The expansion of world trade has brought with it an explosive growth in counterfeit merchandise. Estimates put the world total for counterfeit products at about one half trillion dollars annually, although it is impossible to accurately determine the true size of the counterfeit market. What is known is that this illicit trade has infected nearly every industry from pharmaceuticals to aircraft parts. Software and music piracy are easy targets widely reported in the media. In 2007, the Business Software Alliance (BSA) estimated that 38% of personal computer software installed worldwide was illegal and the losses to the software industry were $48 billion worldwide. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) reported a 58% increase in the seizures of counterfeit CDs. Overall, a wide range of industries agree that there is a severe problem with the protection of intellectual property rights (IPR) throughout the world, yet there have been virtually no attempts to describe all aspects of the problem. This work aims to give the most complete description of various characteristics of the IPR environment in a global context. We believe a holistic understanding of the problem must include consumer complicity to purchase counterfeit products, tactics of the counterfeiters (pirates) as well as actions (or inaction) by home and host governments, and the role of international organizations and industry alliances. This book establishes the full environmental aspects of piracy, describes successful anti-counterfeiting actions and then prescribes measures IPR owners should take to protect their intellectual property.

As part of its review of competition law that started in the late 1990s, the European Commission proposes to revise its interpretation and application of the Treaty 's prohibition of abuses of dominant positions. Also, it has instigated a debate about the promotion of private enforcement of EC competition law. On the former subject, the Commission published a Discussion Paper in 2005; on the latter, a Green Paper in 2005, followed by a White Paper in 2008.

The chapters in this volume critically appraise the Commission 's proposals, including the most recent ones. The authors also highlight the repercussions of the proposed more economic approach to abuses of dominant positions on private litigants opportunities to bring damages actions in national courts for such abuses.

After exploring multifaceted issues of IPR enforcement, this book argues that the problems with it are not an actual outcome of Confucian philosophy and "to steal a book" is not an "elegant offence." This book demonstrates that counterfeiting and piracy are inevitable consequences of inadequate economic development. It goes on to state that they are a by-product of a unique set of socioeconomic crises that have their origin in a dysfunctional institutional regime.

This book presents a thorough exploration of the legal framework of EU digital copyright law from the perspective of the end-user. It provides a detailed examination of the implications that the spectacular rise of this new actor creates for the interplay between the EU copyright system and human rights law, competition law and other important policies contained in the EC Treaty. This comprehensive, book is crucial reading for lawyers, policymakers and academics.

This book offers concise, digestible and relevant legal advice to help ensure an outsourcing deal delivers on its promise. It also provides a checklist for companies to ensure critical factors are adequately addressed within their contract with the service provider.

Challenges facing central bankers are expertly examined and analyzed. The book explores monetary policy and financial crisis as well as insolvency, collective action clauses, international mediation, and management of central banks. The author has worked as an economist at the Monetary and Economic Department of the Bank for International Settlements and as an international mediator for the Secretariat of the G10 Ministers and Governors.

This book presents a clear and precise overview of the key aspects of German business law. It was written by attorneys involved in the daily practice of bu- ness law in Germany and is aimed at people who wish to orient themselves quickly with the German legal system and the manner in which it impacts bu- ness purchases, establishment, operations and liquidations. The first section of the book is devoted to an explanation of the major issues to be considered in acquiring or establishing a business in Germany. The second section focuses on areas of commercial law that are important for an operating business. In comparison to the last edition four new areas (transportation law, customs regulations, insurance law and state liability law) are treated. The f- lowing sections deal with labor law as an independent part of German business law and with computer law. Furthermore, procedural law and European law are addressed. Finally, the last two sections of the book are devoted to an overview over the German tax law, which has an enormous impact on business decisions, and IP law. In all sections special attention has been paid to highlighting and explaining the differences between the German legal system and that of the United States. Nevertheless, the intention is to provide information that will prove valuable to all foreigners, particularly business men and women and lawyers advising clients with an interest in doing business in Germany.

The current corporate social responsibility debate on the ethical, social and ecological significance and responsibility of companies are significantly determined by two central concepts - sustainable development and shareholder value. One idea that contains both concepts is that of the socially responsible investment. How socially responsible investment works, how it is legally classified, and which regulations build the framework that allows and limits socially responsible investment are described in detail in this work.

Mit Vertr gen sollen wirtschaftliche Ziele umgesetzt werden. Das gelingt nur deshalb, weil Regeln dar ber bestehen, welches Verhalten durch Vertr ge bewirkt und im Streitfall erzwungen werden kann. Fr her orientierten sich Vertragsinhalte vornehmlich daran, was die Vertragsparteien wollten, heute sind sie zunehmend an die Wertvorstellungen des Gesetzgebers gebunden. Das Buch hilft dabei, die Konsequenzen zu berschauen, die sich daraus f r die Vertragsparteien ergeben, die wirtschaftlichen Folgen zu erkennen und vertraglich zu gestalten.

A liner conference, as a self-regulation organisational form of liner shipping companies, constitutes a typical "hard-core cartel" with significant anti-competitive effect. One of the main three trade routes of liner shipping traffic is the Europe-Asia Trade, on the two ends of which both the European Community (EC) and the People's Republic of China (PRC) play important roles in the international liner shipping market. However, the competition regimes on liner conferences in both jurisdictions are not equivalent. From a comparative point of view, this book reviews the historical development of maritime policy and regulatory legislation in the EC and the PRC, catches insight into the system of regulation regime and individual provisions in substantive and procedural meaning, and finally provides a wide-ranging perspective on the future competition regulation in respect of the latest developments in both jurisdictions.

The focus of this work is the concept of full harmonization in European private law. Using the relevant guidelines developed to date, it examines the actual scope of this concept in current practice and makes suggestions for how European Union legislators may meaningfully make use of this method. Besides the juridical challenges facing full harmonization, the study also shows the importance of its economic effects.

This fourth edition of Business Law offers comprehensive and accessible coverage of the key aspects of business law. Established legal topics such as the English legal system, Contract, Consumer, Intellectual Property, Company and Employment Law, and emerging areas such as Health, Safety and Environmental Law are all addressed in the context of business. The work has been thoroughly updated to include all the major recent developments in business law, such as the new EU Trade Secrets Directive and case outcomes decided since the publication of the last edition. The book also discusses the impact of Brexit. In addition, the book features extensive diagrams and tables, revision summaries, reading lists, and clear key case boxes for easy reference. This book is ideal reading for undergraduate law and business studies students, while also applicable to practitioners and those with a more general interest in business law.

The regulation of technology is an important and topical area of law, relevant to almost all aspects of society. Technology Law: Australian and International Perspectives presents a thorough exploration of the new legal challenges created by evolving technologies, from the use of facial recognition technology in criminal investigations to the rise and regulation of cryptocurrencies. A well-written and fascinating introduction to technology law in Australia and internationally, Technology Law provides thorough coverage of the theoretical perspectives, legislation, cases and developing issues where technology and the law interact. The text covers data protection and privacy, healthcare technology, criminal justice technology, commercial transactions, cybercrime, social media and intellectual property, and canvasses the future of technology and technology law. Written by leading experts in the field, Technology Law is an excellent resource for law students and legal professionals with an interest in the area.

Written by a member of the FIDIC President's List of Adjudicators, this detailed and critical commentary on the FIDIC Red Book provides authoritative guidance and recommendations for best practice. Focusing on each Clause of the Condition of Contract, this book identifies pitfalls and logistics issues associated with its enforcement and ancillary processes, to give readers an advantage when operating with the FIDIC Red Book. Intended to promote the best use and growth of FIDIC, this guide will be essential for all users of the FIDIC Red Book, be they contractors, lawyers, engineers, students training to join these industries or any professional involved in the resolution of disputes involving the FIDIC Red Book.

Ido Baum explores the professional testimonial privileges of attorneys, accountants, and journalists in the United States, England, and Germany. The author provides new insights into the internal effects of the corporate lawyer-client privilege on corporate decision making. Finally, he presents the first model-based efficiency comparison of the American and English rules regarding the revelation of confidential media sources.

Aufbau, Implementierung und Gelebtwerden einer Compliance-Organisation in Unternehmen erfordern eine ganzheitliche Sichtweise auf das Thema. Ausgehend von juristischen und betriebswirtschaftlichen Fragestellungen beleuchten die Beitrage dieses Bandes die wichtigsten Compliance-Risiken in Unternehmen. Die Autoren diskutieren die Implementierung im Rahmen der Unternehmensorganisation und legen besonderes Augenmerk auf die IT-Strukturen. Die persoenlichen Anforderungen an den Compliance-Beauftragten sowie die ethische Verantwortung im Bereich der Compliance bilden einen weiteren Schwerpunkt. Die konsequent praxisorientierte Behandlung des Themas Compliance wird im Kapitel "Praxisfragen der Compliance" mit Themen wie Compliance und M&A, Collective Action, Compliance im Konzern explizit betont.

Die Luftsicherheit beschaftigt Experten nicht erst seit dem 11. September 2001. Seither hat auf nationaler, zwischenstaatlicher und europaischer Ebene jedoch eine besonders rasante Entwicklung eingesetzt und etwa das Luftsicherheitsgesetz, den Prumer Vertrag und neue EG-Verordnungen hervorgebracht. Selbst Fachleuten fallt es schwer, samtliche Neuerungen im Blick zu behalten. Der vorliegende Band erortert die einschlagigen Vorschriften, greift zahlreiche Spezialfragen sowie Anregungen aus der Praxis auf und entwickelt neue Losungsansatze.

Future Challenges for the Port and Shipping Sector discusses the issues that most influence the future of the maritime and port industries. The topics covered include: maritime trade, future trade flows, evolutions in international trade, shipping capacity and demand, developments in ship construction and their economic consequences. The book also covers future developments in ports (technology and economics), the future role of port authorities (the role of national and international public authorities, as well as cooperation between ports), the future development in ports (hinterland transportation, landslide handling, and financial developments), financial developments (alternative financing of investments, hedging operations, mergers and cooperation, and capital markets).

Available for the first time in one easy-to-read printed volume, The Commercial Court Guide contains all materials needed when appearing in the Commercial Court or the Admiralty Court. Compiled by an eminent team of judges, it is an indispensable tool for users of those courts.

Warum und unter welchen Voraussetzungen soll die Rechtsordnung technischen und kreativen Leistungen Schutz gewahren? Wie wirken sich rechtliche Schutzinstrumente auf den Zugang zu Wissen als grundlegender Triebkraft von Innovation, Kreativitat und technischem Fortschritt aus? Die Antworten auf diese Fragen nach dem Zweck und den Wirkungen des Schutzes von Immaterialgutern uberspannen zunachst samtliche Disziplinen der Rechtswissenschaft. Nur im Dialog der Disziplinen lasst sich die gesellschaftspolitische Funktion des Immaterialguterrechts ermitteln. Der vorliegende Band wirft aktuelle Schlaglichter auf einzelne Aspekte dieser diskursiven, interdisziplinaren Suche nach Antworten."

Exploring the relationship between competition law and technology pools, this book provides general-purpose details of the biotechnology patent pool scheme while discussing historical developments, approaches of the US Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission, and the European Union Competition Commission via EU regulations. In addition to these regulatory approaches and evolution in concept and theory of technology pools, this book illustrates relationship issues including tying arrangements and essential facility consideration vis-a-vis technology pools. It analyzes the modalities of forming such pools in the area of biotechnology, specifically illustrating that the formation of technology pools is possible and can be safely undertaken, and proposes a viable solution and structure. Patent pools in the biotechnology industry will pave the way towards open collaborative research, reducing patent thickets. Formation of such pools will increase access to various technology and patents otherwise out of bounds, resulting in a reduction of licensing costs and a spur in the development of new solutions. Most importantly, such pools will reduce the frequency of patent toll gates, making the entire spectrum of research interesting from the perspective of researchers as well as investors. This book will be an aid to researchers studying intellectual property, patents, and biotechnology, as well as to interest groups including funding agencies, venture funds, angel investors, and proponents of the open-source movement.

Das Werk beschaftigt sich mit der in 2a Abs. 3 VermAnlG angesprochenen Internet-Dienstleistungsplattform, die bei den entgeltlichen Formen des Crowdfundings zwischen Kapitalsuchendem und Anleger steht. Dazu setzt sich der Autor - unter Berucksichtigung des Anlegerschutzes - mit den aufsichtsrechtlichen Anforderungen auseinander und nimmt eine zivilrechtliche Einordnung der Tatigkeiten der Plattformen vor.

This collection brings together new essays by some of the most prominent scholars currently writing in commercial law theory. The essays address the foundations of efficiency analysis as the dominant theoretical paradigm in contemporary corporate and commercial law scholarship. The volume addresses such questions as: is moral theory irrelevant to efficiency analysis in these areas; if relevant, are morality and efficiency compatible? What is the best way of pursuing efficiency in corporate and commercial law? The volume reflects the most exciting work being done in contemporary legal theory. It will be of interest to professionals and students in law and philosophy of law.