Parallel Trade in Europe: Intellectual Property, Competition and Regulatory Law

Description: Parallel Trade in Europe by Christopher Stothers Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Christopher Stothers comprehensive treatment successfully analyses parallel trade in Europe, considering both Community and national decisions. Publisher Description Shortlisted for the 2008 Young Authors Inner Temple Book PrizeAre parallel importers the key to free trade, breaking down long-established national barriers for the benefit of all? Or do they instead just operate in a dubious grey market for their own profit, free-loading on the investment of innovators and brand owners to the ultimate detriment of everyone? Parallel trade is in turn lionised and demonised, both in legal commentary and in the mainstream press. As one might expect, the truth lies somewhere between these extremes.Once goods have been manufactured they are put onto the market in one country by the manufacturer. Parallel trade occurs when the goods are subsequently transferred to a second country by another party (the parallel trader, who may be the end consumer). The distinguishing feature of parallel trade is that the manufacturer did not intend those particular goods to end up in the second country. The goods are normally described in that country as parallel imports or grey market goods. The latter term is generally used to suggest that the trade, while not exactly black market, is not entirely lawful either.Understanding how European Community law operates to permit or restrict parallel trade involves exploring a complex matrix of rules from the fields of free movement, intellectual property, competition and regulatory law, including both private and public enforcement regimes. Where goods are parallel imported from outside the Community these rules change and new considerations come into play, such as obligations arising from the European Economic Area, the World Trade Organization and bilateral free trade agreements. The experience of Europe, which has grappled with the issues on a regional basis for more than four decades, provides a fertile source for examination of parallel trade in other jurisdictions.Christopher Stothers comprehensive treatment successfully analyses this difficult topic, considering both Community and national decisions. Author Biography Christopher Stothers is a counsel in the intellectual property litigation group in the London office of Arnold & Porter (UK) LLP and a visiting lecturer in intellectual property and competition law at University College London. He concentrates his practice on high value cross-border patent litigation and competition litigation. Details ISBN 1841134376 ISBN-13 9781841134376 Title Parallel Trade in Europe Author Christopher Stothers Format Hardcover Year 2007 Pages 467 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC GE_Item_ID:15323989; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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