Kane on Trademark Law shows you how to select and develop trademarks that won't trigger costly legal disputes; use and maintain trademarks in ways that will protect them over the long term; and license and expand trademark rights to maximize the full value of trademarks.

A definitive resource for professionals in licensing and technologymanagement In this comprehensive guide to licensing best practices, esteemedmembers of the Licensing Executives Society International offerin-depth discussion of a broad range of important topics in thefield of licensing, including: * Licensing issues in Europe, Asia, Australia, the Middle East,South Africa, and Latin America * Technology valuation * Technology management consulting * Licensing agreements and strategic partnerships * The expansion of the licensing profession * Patent procedures and protection in Europe * Trade secrets law and intellectual property assets * Issues in copyright, software, and Web sites * Trademarks, trade names, and trade dress * Licensing in the biotechnology industry * Pharmaceutical licensing * University licensing trends * Technology rights that are financial assets and instruments * IC-based corporate carve-outs * Licensing and litigation * ADR

The latest release contains the following updates. DT NEW JURISDICTION **Albania DT NEW JURISDICTION **Bosnia & Herzegovina DT NEW JURISDICTION **Bulgaria DT NEW JURISDICTION **Puerto Rico This two-volume set examines trademark law and practice with an emphasis on how to register marks, maintain registration, and enforce registered rights across multiple jurisdictions. Currently covering sixty jurisdictions, it provides a detailed explanation of laws and regulations related to initial trademark registration requirements and procedures, oppositions, extensions, renewals, and reinstatements. Summary coverage is given to transfers, assignments, licenses, and means of enforcement. Organized by jurisdiction, it features comprehensive information on substantive and procedural requirements, along with the most common forms for initial registration in each country. The set also includes important timelines and easy-to-follow forms, and special chapters providing an overview and discussion of major trademark treaties, trademark law and infringement on the Internet, and protecting trademarks worldwide. Each country chapter covers the following topics: DT Overview: Policies and Trends DT Quick Country Summary of the Basics DT Registration Requirements DT Trademark Register DT Initial Registration DT Registration Forms DT Post Registration: Renewal, Cancellation, Government Addresses, Websites and Publications

In this exhaustive and practical guide, the author guides you through the ITU process, including: -- initial client consultation on development and marketing issues -- all clearance and registration procedures -- opposition -- protection of rights under ITU law Comprehensive coverage includes interpretation of good faith, guidance for drafting applications, insights on foreign applicant issues, and more. In addition, you also get 24 practice forms along with practice guides, checklists, sample form letters, and questionnaires.