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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LAW• Clear and logical structure which follows theClassical Trinity of goodwill, damage, andmisrepresentation• Structured treatment of misrepresentationin three separate chapters covering generalprinciples, actionable misrepresentations, andmisrepresentations conveyed by distinctive signs• Integrated treatment of the law of maliciousfalsehood in a competitive context• Introduction and account of the place of passingoff in European and international law• Chapters on defences under European andnational law, including the European Conventionon Human Rights, and on remedies andenforcement• Comprehensive coverage of case law from the UKand major Commonwealth jurisdictions.Sweet & Maxwell UKMay 2011 9780414042322 HardbackHK$4,443Guide to European Patents2011 EditionAndrew RudgeThis product is a practical guide to the workingsof the European patent system for the Americanand non-European applicant or patent attorneycontemplating filing a European application. Itis designed to aid in understanding the currentEuropean Patent Convention, EPC 2000. The uniquefeatures of European patent law and practice areexplained and contrasted with the equivalent U.S.provisions. Drafting tips are also included to assist inthe prosecution of European applications.• Advises applicants how to draft applications tomeet European requirements and secure thestrongest patent rights• Helps applicants understand European PatentOffice procedure so they can make wise decisionsduring prosecution of the application• Explains how to draft descriptions, claims, anddrawings to ensure successful prosecution beforethe European Patent Office• Explains what inventions will be considered to benovel and involve an inventive step• Explains the procedural possibilities open to theapplicant during prosecutionWestMar 2011 9780314601018 PaperbackHK$2,630Modern Patent Law Precedent: Dictionary ofKey Terms and ConceptsTwelfth EditionIrwin M. AisenbergDesigned for a patent practitioner or researcher, thisbook provides you with a resource to turn to for aquick, up-to-date, on-point reference to developmentsin the growing body of patent law.WestMar 2011 9780314930170 PaperbackHK$5,960STATE Secrets AND TRADE SECRETS IN CHINAMay Tai, Damien McDonaldNEWMany foreign investors might find the state secretsand trade secrets law in China bewildering andcomplicated, in particular after the reform in 2010, yetprotection of the same appears to be a crucial part tothe survival of their businesses.The publication is now available to guide you throughthe concerned new state secrets and trade secretslaw, both of which have just come into force in 2010,with detailed and practical analysis. It is suitable forany professional/investor who needs to deal with therelevant area of law, including those who are currentlyrunning a business in China or with a Chinese party orare planning to do so in the near future.Only title that addresses the State Secrets Law• While other titles deal with Trade Secrets, this isthe only one that addresses the State Secrets LawComprehensive coverage of relevant cases andjudgments, laws & regulations• Covers significant cases giving rise to the law (eg.Rio Tinto) as well as English and official Chineseversions of relevant extracted judgments, laws andregulationssmhk.salesenquiries@thomsonreuters.com www.sweetandmaxwell.com.hk +852 3762 3222Prices are correct at time of going to press, but may be subject to change without prior notification217