It covers every type of intellectual property right in depth – copyright and neighbouring rights, patents, utility models, trademarks, trade names, industrial designs, plant variety protection, chip protection, trade secrets, and confidential information. Particular attention is paid throughout to recent developments and trends.
The analysis approaches each right in terms of its sources in law and in legislation, and proceeds to such legal issues as subject matter of protection, conditions of protection, ownership, transfer of rights, licences, scope of exclusive rights, limitations, exemptions, duration of protection, infringement, available remedies, and overlapping with other intellectual property rights.
The book provides a clear overview of intellectual property legislation and policy, and at the same time offers practical guidance on which sound preliminary decisions may be based. Lawyers representing parties with interests in Vietnam will welcome this very useful guide, and academics and researchers will appreciate its value in the study of comparative intellectual property law.
Table of Contents:
The Authors
List of Abbreviations
General Introduction
Selected Bibliography
Part I. Intellectual Property Law
Chapter 1. Copyright and Neighbouring Rights
Chapter 2. Patents
Chapter 3. Utility Models
Chapter 4. Trademarks
Chapter 5. Trade Names
Chapter 6. Industrial Designs
Chapter 7. Plant Variety Protection
Chapter 8. Chip Protection
Chapter 9. Trade Secrets/Confidential Information
Chapter 10. Geographical Indications and Appellations of Origin
Index
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