Intellectual Property Law in Ireland, 4th edition is a detailed guide to patents, copyright and trade mark law. It covers all relevant European legislation and traces its weaving into Irish law. It details European case law together with relevant case law from commonwealth countries, as well as detailing any Irish cases on the three areas and also covers design law. It outlines the workings of the patents, copyright and trade mark offices in Ireland. It is laid out in a practical and user-friendly way, with each section separate, but cross-referenced where necessary.
About the authors
Bob Clark is a Consultant to the Technology and Life Sciences Group, Arthur Cox. He is Professor Emeritus, School of Law, University College Dublin.
Shane Smyth is a Partner in FRKelly, a Solicitor and European Trade Mark Attorney.
Niamh Hall is a Partner in FRKelly: she is a Solicitor; European Trade Mark Attorney; has an LL.B from Trinity College, Dublin, a Diploma in Commercial Litigation (Law Society of Ireland) and is a Notary Public.