By Josef Drexl

Here it comes: The book that I have been waiting for! This will surely be an inspiring source of knowledge in my Master Programme in European Intellectual Property Law at Stockholm University. While promoting intellectual property protection as an important means for innovations and cultural developments, a critical analysis and a flexible approach to the needs for free creative space and effective competition is crucial. As this book so well illustrates, this delicate balance is no either or.’ – Marianne Levin, Stockholm University, Sweden

This comprehensive Handbook brings together contributions from American, Canadian, European, and Japanese writers to better explore the interface between competition and intellectual property law. Issues range from the fundamental to the specific, each considered from the angle of cartels, dominant positions, and mergers. Topics covered include, among others, technology licensing, the doctrine of exhaustion, network industries, innovation, patents, and copyright.

Appropriate space is devoted to the latest developments in European and American antitrust law, such as the ‘more economic approach’ and the question of anti-competitive abuses of intellectual property rights. Each article reflects extensive comments by all other contributors, thus ensuring diversity of perspectives and uniformity of approach simultaneously.

Published Year: 2008 Format: Hard Back ISBN: 978 1 84542 047 5 Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing No of Pages: 544 Our Price: £ 117.00 Reviews: 0 reivew(s).

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