Trade Mark Litigation

Due to the success of the first edition, published in 28, Thierry Calame of Lenz & Staehelin and Massimo Sterpi of Jacobacci & Associati have agreed to lead the second edition of Trade Mark Litigation - jurisdictional comparisons. This title:Explains the latest legislation and precedents involving trade mark litigation in over 3 jurisdictionsAdopts a country-by-country approach, with content provided by expert practitioners from each of the jurisdictions, following a common format to allow straightforward comparisonsTakes into account the enormous expansion of digital commerce and the growing roles of trade mark registration in fighting abuses on the internetAnswers such questions as ‘can I oppose or cancel this trade mark?’ in a particular country, and the basis for taking such action – like national or supranational rights, and the procedures for doing soSets out each country’s courts and administrative systemLooks at the available enforcement optionsGoes through civil court procedureIndentifies the available remedies Covers trade mark enforcement against metatagExamines unjustified threats of trade mark infringementLooks at conflicts between trade mark and domain name“As we experience in our practice, there is an increasing demand for advice regarding trademarks issues, also taking into account the enormous expansion of digital commerce and the growing roles of trademark registration in fighting abuses on the Internet. The new book will focus on and contain the most up-to-date legislation and precedent concerning all these developments.”From the General Editors’ letter“The essentials are presented in a easy to read, thoughtful, clear and concise manner. Starting with the basic questions which we all face, like ‘can I oppose or cancel this trade mark’ in a particular country, the basis for taking such action – like national or supranational rights and the procedures for doing so, are here at your fingertips”.From Preface to 1st Edition by Scott E. Thompson, former Vice-President, Global Trademarks, GlaxoSmithKleineCONTENTS•Sources of Law•Court and Administrative System•Substantive Law•Parties to Litigation•Enforcement Options•Procedure In Civil Courts•Final Remedies•Preliminary ReliefCONTRIBUTOR INFORMATIONPreface Massimo Sterpi Studio Legale Jacobacci & Associati & Thierry Calame Lenz & StaehelinAustralia Michael Williams, Lisa Lennon, Claire Bothwell & Anna Smyth Gilbert + TobinAustria Dr Sascha Salomonowitz, Dr Michael Horak & Dr Guido Donath Salomonowitz Horak Attorneys-at-LawBahrain Khawaja Subaktageen Zahoor United Trademark & Patent ServicesBrazil Gustavo Leonardos & Ricardo Dutra Nunes Luiz Leonardos & Cia China Lian Yunze & Liu Yuping Hylands Law Firm Ecuador Sasha Mandakovic Falconi Falconi Puig Abogados Finland Rainer Hilli, Mikael Segercrantz & Johanna Lilja Roschier, Attorneys LtdFrance Eléonore Gaspar Duclos, Thorne, Mollet-Viéville & AssociésGermany Wolfgang Kellenter, Andrea Schlaffge & Astrid Harmsen Hengeler MuellerGreece Alkisti-Irene Malamis Malamis & AssociatesHong Kong Steven Birt & Andrew Chan Reed Smith Richards Butler Israel Tal Band & Avi Ordo S Horowitz & Co Italy Massimo Sterpi & Nicoletta Galizia Studio Legale Jacobacci & AssociatiJapan Yutaka Miyoshi Mori Hamada & Matsumoto Lebanon Tima Hachem, Bahia Alyafi & Mike Badran Grant Thornton Alyafi IP GroupMalaysia Karen Abraham, Indran Shanmuganathan & Teng Wei Ren Shearn Delamore & Co Malta Dr Luigi A Sansone Salomone, Sansone & CoOman Sarmad Hasan Manto United Trade Mark & Patent ServicesPakistan Hasan Irfan Khan United Trade Mark & Patent Services Qatar Raka Roy United Trademark & Patent ServicesSaudi Arabia Tima Hachem, Bahia Alyafi & Mike Badran Grant Thornton Alyafi IP GroupSingapore Regina Quek, Anthony Soh & Shawn Poon One Legal LLC South Africa Victor Williams Hahn & Hahn Inc Spain Jorge Llevat, Cristina Vendrell & Carolina Segade CuatrecasasSweden Mattias Karlsson & Martin Tranälv Awapatent ABSwitzerland Thierry Calame & Jürg Simon Lenz & Staehelin Turkey Dr Murat Volkan Dulger & Bilge Saltan Dülger Law Firm UAE Maria Farrukh Khan & Farzana Hirani United Trademark & Patent ServicesUK Susie Middlemiss Slaughter and May USA Richard S. Mandel & Joel Karni Schmidt Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman, P.C.EDITORS & EDITORIAL BOARDGENERAL EDITORS: Thierry Calame of Lenz & StaehlinDr. Thierry Calame is an expert in intellectual property matters, with a particular emphasis in patent law. He has vast experience as counsel in patent, trademark, unfair competition and copyright litigation as well as IP and technology related arbitration, notably under ICC Rules and Swiss Rules. In addition, Thierry Calame advises on licensing, the intellectual property aspects of a wide range of other transactions as well as pharmaceutical law, including regulatory and advertising issues. He holds both a masters degree in chemistry and law. Thierry Calame is permanent lecturer at the University of St.Gallen and has published on a wide range of intellectual property topics. He is the Reporter General of the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI).Massimo Sterpi of Jacobacci & AssociatiMassimo Sterpi of Jacobacci & Associati, born 1966, is a senior partner of the law firm Jacobacci & Associati, one of the leading firms in the field of Intellectual property in Italy, and manages its Rome office. He has been recently awarded the prize as “Best Italian IP Lawyer of 211” by Top Legal Magazine. A passionate contemporary art collector, he developed an internationally recognised practice in art law, both in transaction and litigation, and is considered one of the best experts in this field at international level.His clients involve major museums and art institutions, important living artists, artists’ estates and foundations, art critics and historians, and leading international collectors and art galleries. He is often consulted by the Government and Public Institutions on a variety of art law issues, wrote many articles on the subject, and spoke to over 1 conferences on art law worldwide. He is the immediate past Chair of the Art, Cultural Institutions and Heritage Law Committee of the International Bar Association, member of the Legal Affairs Committee of ICOM (International Council of Museums), Mediator on Art and Cultural Heritage for WIPO/ICOM and member of the Advisory Board of the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice. He is the co-editor of the intentional reference book “Copyright Litigation” published by The European Lawyer, covering over 3 jurisdictions. THE FIRMS: Lenz & StaehelinSwitzerland’s largest law firm, stands for half a century of experience in business law. Solidly ingrained in the Swiss business community, the firm counts among its clients many of the world’s most successful and reputable companies, organisations and institutions, as well as individuals with interests in Switzerland. Jacobacci & AssociatiThe firm is very active in the field of copyright and art law, assisting artists, museums and cultural institutions, collectors, critics, publishers and other stakeholders (including those involved in insurance, transport, and event organizers). The assistance provided includes, for example, the drafting of contracts of all kinds with regard to exhibitions or publications, sponsorship agreements, sale of works agreements between artists and galleries or collectors, the creation of foundations, associations or committees, the resolution of issues regarding authenticity, the management of artist or collector heritage, donation of works to cultural institutions, import or export of artworks, the analysis of potential plagiarism or unauthorized reproductions, identification of the holder of rights which are to be acquired, as well as the management of all other disputes relating to the subject matter.SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATIONCONTACT USInterested in contributing?If you are interested in contributing to one of our cross-jurisdictional titles please contact Emily Kyriacou - emily.kyriacou@thomsonreuters.com -specifying your law firm, country and practice area specialisation.