Criminal Enforcement of Intellectual Property : A Handbook of Contemporary Research, Hardcover by Geiger, Christophe (EDT), ISBN 1849801460, ISBN-13 9781849801461, Brand New, Free shipping in the US

This collection of 19 essays provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary research into the economic effects of counterfeiting, how to define it in legally actionable terms, and how different legal systems enforce intellectual property rights. Organization is in three parts, the first providing context in terms of public health, consumer protection, organized crime, and more. The second part, divided itself into three sub-sections of 3-4 essays each, explores criminal enforcement, legal frameworks, and "national experiences" of criminal enforcement. The last part turns to select criminal issues pertaining to drug-counterfeiting, spare parts, and the music industry. The contributors are mostly European law professors and research institute directors interested in intellectual property law. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR ()