Trade mark law and sharing names
Subtitle: exploring use of the same mark by multiple undertakings
By: edited by Ilanah Simon Fhima.
Contributors: Fhima, Ilanah Simon.
Publisher: Edward Elgar
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Cheltenham, UK; Northampton, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 209
ISBN-13: 9781847202796
Subjects: Trademarks -- Law and legislation -- European Union countries
Other titles: Trademark law and sharing names
Description: There are a number of points throughout the trade mark system where multiple undertakings share the same name, either unwillingly, or by consent. In this timely book, expert contributors address this controversial issue and identify the various points at which names are shared. This unique book uses both historical and interdisciplinary perspectives, as well as more traditional legal methodology, to examine the practical and theoretical implications of such name sharing for the parties involved. It analyses what can be learned from the sharing process about the nature of the trade mark system and the interests which it protects. General themes relating to the nature and purpose of trade mark law are also discussed.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.