International Intellectual Property Problems Cases and Materials - 5th Edition - Daniel C.K. Chow

International Intellectual Property Problems Cases and Materials 5th Edition ISBN 9798892091886

Preface to the New Edition

This new edition builds on the unparalleled strengths of its predecessors, continuing to offer a concise yet thorough exploration of international intellectual property and trade law. As in prior editions, the book presents clear explanations of complex legal concepts and includes numerous short, practical problems—both classic and newly added—that spark classroom discussion and reinforce key lessons.

The latest edition reflects significant legal and geopolitical developments. It features comprehensive updates on recent World Trade Organization (WTO) activity, including the ongoing U.S. blockade of Appellate Body appointments, the escalating U.S.–China trade conflict, and growing concerns about the WTO’s future and legitimacy. It also covers emerging international controversies in intellectual property law, especially those driven by the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI).

Notable new additions include major cases and developments from the U.S., China, the European Union, and beyond. Among the most pressing contemporary issues addressed:

• Whether AI-generated works can be protected by copyright
• The legality of using copyrighted works to train AI models—fair use, infringement, or another category of use
• Poland’s unsuccessful legal challenge to Article 17 of the EU’s Digital Single Market Directive
• The question of whether AI-generated inventions are eligible for patent protection
• The launch and implications of the Unitary Patent system in Europe
• The WTO’s adoption of the so-called TRIPS waiver
• New cross-border trademark and geographical indication disputes, including the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Abritron Austria GmbH v. Hetronic Int’l, Inc.
• A recent case under the Defend Trade Secrets Act involving a China-based company
• The EU’s new Design Regulation and Design Directive, as well as developments under WIPO’s Design Law Treaty
• Ongoing challenges with counterfeit goods in China’s online marketplaces
• Amazon’s efforts to fight counterfeiting through its Counterfeit Crimes Unit and proposed U.S. legislation to impose stricter obligations on e-commerce platforms

To aid student learning, the casebook includes excerpts from key international intellectual property treaties. While the book is fully functional on its own, students seeking the full treaty texts may consult the companion Documents Supplement for more comprehensive reference.

Chow and Lee International Intellectual Property Problems Cases and Materials Fifth Edition ISBN 9798892091886 & 979-8892091886