- Hardcover: 352 pages
- Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd (28 Feb 2011)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1849807779
- ISBN-13: 978-1849807777
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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'Dr Groves set himself the monumental task of assembling a work that would be both a dictionary of the most important terms in intellectual property law and a ready resource for IP students and practitioners worldwide. He has succeeded admirably: his book not only covers the field but also glitters with unexpected delights (the entry on goodwillA" is a must-read). This compendium is essential for the desktop (or laptop) of anyone whose work involves intellectual property.' - Robert C. Cumbow, Graham & Dunn PC, US 'Confused between community patent review and community patents? Lost in a thicket of dockets, rocket or otherwise? Let Peter Groves' Dictionary of Intellectual Property Law be your guide. Filling almost 500 often lighthearted, occasionally acerbic, but invariably fact-packed pages, the book takes you from the ActionAid Chip and the Air Pirates case through BIRPI, Cognating, Dockets, Evergreening; Jepson, Pedrick's cat and Simkins; PHOSITA, Trundlehumpers, the verb to UncopyrightA" and X-Patents, all the way to Zwart maken. Essential reading.' - David Musker, Partner, RGC Jenkins & Co. 'Do not be put off by the word dictionaryA". This is a fascinating, witty and erudite little volume, packed with interesting and useful information on the whole gamut of intellectual property. It leaves one (this one anyway) hungering for more and wanting to delve more deeply into fields that have nothing to do with earning one's daily bread.' - Tony McStea, Senior Patent Attorney, Global Patents, Givaudan Schweiz AG 'This work is splendid. As an intellectual property litigator I ask, why did no-one do it beforeA"? Was it for lack of the creative idea, or did no-one have the diligence and erudition of Peter Groves to perfect it? And now that it has been done, we will wonder how we managed without it.' - Jonathan Turner, Barrister
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Intellectual property has a vast, perplexing and diverse vocabulary, and this enriching Dictionary provides a starting point for understanding new concepts and crafting precise definitions to meet the needs of a particular case. Not only are new words and phrases being coined as technology changes and the law follows, but also the international scope of intellectual property means that IP lawyers will encounter foreign words and phrases. With over 1000 expressions defined clearly and entertainingly, this book should be the first reference point to understanding intellectual property terminology. It will be particularly helpful to practitioners when they encounter expressions they have not seen before which they need to understand the true meaning and definition of. Students finding unfamiliar terminology and concepts will also appreciate the instant explanation available from this essential resource.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As a business owner I found Peter's book highly useful, informative, practical and entertaining. I say 'practical' because it contains the kind of stuff which will either make or break my business. When reading it, it not only helped me understand the types of IP (rights and issues), it also prompted me to take action in a number of areas in order to protect my IP... and exploit it. I can't think of any buisness nowadays that can trade successfully without taking into consideration IP issues. This book is therefore extremely timely and beneficial, to both entrepreneurs / business owners and lawyers. Thanks Peter for such a fabulous and witty read!
Chrissie Lightfoot
The Entrepreneur Lawyer
(of the naked kind)
Chrissie Lightfoot
The Entrepreneur Lawyer
(of the naked kind)
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
...but an entire galaxy for the content, so they rather more than cancel out. I've heard people say that something is "as interesting as reading a dictionary". They clearly never read this one. To anyone interested in the ever-expanding and ever more important field of intellectual property (which goes far beyond the patents/trademarks/designs/copyright quadrumvirate that most people think of when the words "intellectual property" are mentioned), this erudite yet approachable and wryly amusing little work is a must. The author has performed a minor miracle in bringing together the many varied strands of IP into one place. The definitions are as short (or as long) as they need to be, but beware! Reading the thing can be addictive, and you may end up far from what you meant to look up in the first place. And on that journey, you will be both entertained and educated - what more could you want?
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2 reviews
Informative & Entertaining
20 July 2011
Format:Hardcover
As a business owner I found Peter's book highly useful, informative, practical and entertaining. I say 'practical' because it contains the kind of stuff which will either make or break my business. When reading it, it not only helped me understand the types of IP (rights and issues), it also prompted me to take action in a number of areas in order to protect my IP... and exploit it. I can't think of any buisness nowadays that can trade successfully without taking into consideration IP issues. This book is therefore extremely timely and beneficial, to both entrepreneurs / business owners and lawyers. Thanks Peter for such a fabulous and witty read!
Chrissie Lightfoot
The Entrepreneur Lawyer
(of the naked kind)
Chrissie Lightfoot
The Entrepreneur Lawyer
(of the naked kind)
I'd give it four stars, because of the price...
29 Jun 2011
Format:Hardcover
...but an entire galaxy for the content, so they rather more than cancel out. I've heard people say that something is "as interesting as reading a dictionary". They clearly never read this one. To anyone interested in the ever-expanding and ever more important field of intellectual property (which goes far beyond the patents/trademarks/designs/copyright quadrumvirate that most people think of when the words "intellectual property" are mentioned), this erudite yet approachable and wryly amusing little work is a must. The author has performed a minor miracle in bringing together the many varied strands of IP into one place. The definitions are as short (or as long) as they need to be, but beware! Reading the thing can be addictive, and you may end up far from what you meant to look up in the first place. And on that journey, you will be both entertained and educated - what more could you want?
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