Contents -- Chapter 1 Introduction -- Chapter 2 What is a trade mark? -- Chapter 3 Other kinds of mark ? collective and certification marks, and protected descriptions -- Chapter 4 Absolute grounds for refusal -- Chapter 5 Relative grounds for refusal of registration; trade mark functions; honest concurrent use -- Chapter 6 Classification -- Chapter 7 UK Procedure for the registration of a trade mark -- Chapter 8 Application procedure before the OHIM -- Chapter 9 International conventions ? the Madrid System -- Chapter 10 Representation -- Chapter 11 Invalidity -- Chapter 12 Revocation -- Chapter 13 Ownership of and dealings with trade marks -- Chapter 14 Infringement and parties to infringement actions -- Chapter 15 Defences, disclaimers and limitation -- Chapter 16 Comparative and misleading advertising, and malicious falsehood -- Chapter 17 Remedies -- Chapter 18 Groundless threats -- Chapter 19 Criminal offences -- Chapter 20 Passing off -- Chapter 21 Olympic symbols

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"Focuses on the current law relating to the protection of registered trademarks and certain related rights. This includes registered trade marks, well-known trade marks, certification marks, collective marks, protested geographical origin indicators, international conventions, and passing off. There is clear explanation of the underlying principles and concepts with a breakdown of procedural matters, thereby helping to tie the different areas together. Individual topics covered include: Kit-Kat - when can 3D shape marks benefit from 'acquired distinctiveness'? Whether colours may form part of 3D shape marks - Louboutin Infringement by 'wrong way round' confusion Limitations on the own-name defence Calculation of damages, and the availability of blocking injunctions."-- Provided by publisher.

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