Intellectual Property Law, Third Edition

Since the publication of its first edition in 1997, David Vaver's Intellectual Property Law: Copyright, Patents, Trademarks has become one of the most important treatises on the subject in Canada.It has been relied upon by scholars, practitioners, students, and policy analysts alike, as well as those who use or rely on intellectual property daily, and has been cited as a leading authority by all levels of courts, including the Supreme Court of Canada. In this most recent expanded edition, Intellectual Property continues its tradition of providing an up-to-date critical, comprehensive, comparative, and authoritative discussion of the law relating to copyright, patents, and trademarks in Canada.It is designed to be easily accessible to anyone with an interest in the cultural and innovation sectors of the economy – whether a lawyer, judge, student, author, inventor, or simply a member of the public.Previous editions have been very well received and are widely regarded as essential reading for the judiciary, legal professionals, academics, and students of law and business.