This book provides a full and authoritative analysis of cases, both local and international, on issues concerning copyright, as well as a thorough discussion on important amendments to the copyright law made by the Copyright (Amendment) Act 2012.

Structured in 15 chapters, the book is replete with essential and analytical information on copyright law. Each topic is introduced by a helpful overview before key cases are presented. These local and international cases on copyright law have been carefully selected and are complemented by copious commentaries to elucidate on the wide range of issues that arise. The commentaries which are enlightening, thought-provoking and insightful, assist the reader to have an in-depth and critical understanding of copyright law.

The new changes covered in this new edition include the liability of ISP’s and notice and take down procedure, statutory damages, voluntary notification as well as anti-camcording liability. It also analyses refined provisions on performer’s rights, technological protection measures, the copyright tribunal, the inter-working of copyright and industrial design as well as the various limitations and exceptions provided by law.

he introduction of the Trademarks Act 2019 to pave the way for Malaysia to join the Madrid Protocol saw the repeal of the Trademarks Act 1976. The implementation of the Trademarks Act 2019 is a major change to the Malaysian trademark regime, bringing it in line with the trademark statutes in other major jurisdictions including the UK and Singapore. This publication, The Annotated Trademarks Act 2019, provides invaluable section-by-section annotations to the Trademarks Act 2019, throwing light on the application and interpretation of the provisions of the Act. It is certainly a resource which will greatly assist in the understanding and application of the new trademark system in Malaysia.

The key terms and phrases in each section are explained by reference to local and foreign case law as well as academic writing. This publication facilitates quick and easy research with the inclusion of cross-reference from the provision being annotated to comparative provisions from other jurisdictions. The annotations should prove to be very useful for lawyers, judges, trademarks agents, court officers and law students. Written by a legal practitioner with vast knowledge and experience on matters relating to Intellectual Property Law and who was accorded the accolade of the Asia law Regional Award 2019 for Outstanding Practitioner in Malaysia, there is no doubt this publication will serve as an excellent reference which is insightful, practical, authoritative and enabling a confident understanding of the workings of the Act.

Key Features

• Section-by-section annotations to the Trademarks Act written in simple and straightforward style.
• Annotations supported by copious citation of case authorities.
• Procedural requirements stipulated by the Trademarks Regulations are included to supplement the workings of the Act.
• All defined terms are identified with direct cross-references to the provision where each definition is found.
• Comparative provisions from Singapore, UK and Australia Trademark statutes are provided where available to aid further research.
• Clear page guides assist the user to locate a specific provision or Part of the Act quickly and efficiently.
• Supplemented by detailed index for easy access to the annotations.
• Includes the full text of the Trademarks Regulations 2019

Cornish & Llewelyn’s Intellectual Property has developed a reputation amongst IP academics and practitioners as an accurate, straight forward in depth guide to every aspect of Intellectual Property law. For the student the analysis of every area guides the reader whilst prompting questions and issues for the reader to develop further. As a “flip and find” practitioner reference work IP professionals will rarely allow their copy to gather dust.