protection of trade marks against unfair competition

Unfair competition under the TRIPS agreement: protection of data submitted for the registration of pharmaceuticals.

Unfair Trade e-Waste in Africa

Africa is quickly becoming a destination for information technology in the form of tons of used computers, fax machines, cell phones, and other electronics. Although many of these machines can be repaired and resold, up to 75% of the electronics shipped to Africa is junk. This equipment, when dumped, may leach lead, mercury, and cadmium into the environment; when burned, it may release carcinog...

Pietro S. Nivola, Regulating Unfair Trade

In his earlier work, Nivola displayed his ability to urge acceptance of controversial viewpoints. In his most recent work, Regulating Unfair Trade,’ Mr. Nivola has outdone himself. Even those who disagree with some of his analyses and conclusions will acknowledge that his views are informed and balanced. Furthermore, his presentation is thorough and his style is easy to follow. Mr. Nivola divid...

Trade Marks and Performance in UK Firms: Evidence of Schumpeterian Competition through Innovation *

This paper uses a novel data set of the trade mark activity of UK manufacturing and service sector firms to investigate whether applications for trade marks are suggestive of product innovation, improving the profitability and productivity of firms. Data on both trade (and service) marks sought via the UK Patent Office (UKTM) and the European Community Office for Harmonisation of the Internal M...

Restatement (third) of Unfair Competition Current through June 2009

a. Rationale for protection. The protection of confidential business information dates at least to Roman law, which afforded relief against a person who induced another's employee to divulge secrets relating to the master's commercial affairs. The modern law of trade secrets evolved in England in the early 19th century, apparently in response to the growing accumulation of technical know-how an...

Non-Compete Agreements and Unfair Competition — An Updated Overview

Michael B. Kass INTRODUCTION Contracts are enforceable, right? Not always, at least not when it comes to non-compete agreements. Indeed, employers and their employees often have misconceptions about the enforceability of restrictive covenants. The employer is often convinced of its ability to enforce the agreement to prevent its employee from competing, while the employee often believes that th...