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Life Sciences is one of the most innovative and complex areas of law. It is currently undergoing a period of intense transformation, with companies facing an ever-increasing level of regulation as well as strict cost management in order to remain competitive and profitable.The latest in "A User's Guide to..." series it covers life sciences in relation to: - patents- copyright- trade marks; and - data protectionThe book covers UK law with references to significant EPO cases. A key part of the book is the coverage of case law. Case studies and detailed analysis of the key cases, eg the Kymab mouse case, the human genome sciences case, and the pregabalin case feature heavily helping to put this often complex area of law into context.Where appropriate and for comparison purposes, approaches of key foreign jurisdictions are summarised and for ease of use there are clearly signposted.A key text for practitioners specialising in life sciences and intellectual property in general and patents officers dealing with life sciences applications.

The third edition of this comprehensive text has been fully revised and expanded and to include all key decisions of the UK courts, the UK registry, OHIM and the ECJ as well as relevant changes in practice/procedure and statutory provisions.

Taking you through the legislation and case law, this book explains the different protection mechanisms available under design and copyright law and how to enforce your rights when they are infringed. Includes new coverage of: - Chapter on Evidence - how one puts the case forward, representation of designs is important- Arbitration/dispute resolution in chapter on Design Infringement- Introduction of case summaries - Brexit, eg what effect will European law/ECJ have after Brexit; existing EU Unregistered Design Right - no parallel under UK law so will this remain after Brexit or not - Coverage of the changes brought about by Intellectual Property Act 2014 in relation to design law - Completed example forms with practical guidance and tips on how to complete them>This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Intellectual Property and IT Law online service.