Description
Not long ago only scant data were publicly available on the subject of patent litigation in EU member states. Using recently published data, Luke McDonagh paints a detailed picture of the patent litigation system in the key European jurisdictions of the UK, Germany, France and the Netherlands. He then outlines the rationale for reform - the perceived need to provide a more efficient, cost effective, harmonious litigation system - as well as the structure of the key reformative innovations. Making use of evidence from within the business and legal communities, this book highlights the key issues concerning the new system and examines what the impact of the reforms is likely to be on Europe's patent litigation system in the near future.
This illuminating book will be useful to scholars, including postgraduate students, practitioners and policy makers wishing to learn more about the future of patent litigation in Europe.
About the Author
Luke McDonagh, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK
Reviews
'This distinguished book is to be highly recommended for its comprehensive coverage of and practical information on the impending European patent system. It is definitely indispensable for people concerned not only with Europe but also internationally, including, of course, with Asia.' --Tatsuhiro Ueno, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan
'Certainly the practical information and insightful commentary contained in this book will be appreciated by students, academics and policy makers, as well as practitioners.'
--The Barrister
Book Information
ISBN 9781784714734
Author Luke McDonagh
Format Hardback
Page Count 224
Imprint Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
