THE GENEVA ACT: A NEW BOOK


The IPKat has received a very handsome review copy of his friend William T. Fryer III's new book, The Geneva Act (1999) of the Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs: Drafting History and Analysis. Published this year by Kluwer Law International, this little book (238 pages, including appendices) contains the fullest account of this little-loved and even less understood Agreement that anyone is ever likely to encounter in this lifetime.

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Professor Fryer participated in the meetings and diplomatic conference that led to the 1999 Act, as well as a subsequent user meeting), so he is uniquely qualified to comment on it. His book presents a detailed drafting history and expert analysis, as well as strategic guidance for attorneys, businesses and governments in the implementation of the Act's provisions. Readers will enjoy
* an overall understanding of how the 1999 Act operates to amend and update the Hague Agreement;

* expert analysis of the Act's key features;

* detailed exploration of the Act's provisions to protect industrial designs;

* strategic insights into using the Act's provisions to protect industrial designs;

* guidance for governments considering adherence to the Act and

* a source book for the main treaty documents.
The IPKat says well done, Bill. I hope it sells. Merpel adds, well done Kluwer, too: it can be hard these days to find a law publisher who has confidence in a one-off book on a niche subject.
THE GENEVA ACT: A NEW BOOK THE GENEVA ACT: A NEW BOOK Reviewed by Jeremy on Wednesday, June 22, 2005 Rating: 5

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