Screen LibraryAn International Perspective on Design Protection of Visible Spare Parts /
This publication examines the legal aspects of the spare parts market from an IP perspective: specifically whether design protection for spare parts of a complex product extends to the spare part aftermarket, or whether that market should remain open to competition. The stakeholders equally weighty...
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Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer,
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| Publisher Address: | Cham : |
| Publication Dates: | 2017. |
| Literature type: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerBriefs in Law,
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-54060-3 |
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This publication examines the legal aspects of the spare parts market from an IP perspective: specifically whether design protection for spare parts of a complex product extends to the spare part aftermarket, or whether that market should remain open to competition. The stakeholders equally weighty arguments that must be balanced against are, on the one hand, the property interest in an earned IP right in the design of the part; and on the other, enhanced competition, likely reflected in lower prices. The mounting tension between these two positions is manifest an increased number of lawsuit |
| Carrier Form: | 1 online resource(XIX,90pages). |
| ISBN: | 9783319540603 |
| Index Number: | K4240 |
| CLC: | D913.404 |
| Contents: | 1. Introduction -- 2. Business Aspects of the Spare Parts Industry -- 3. Design Protection Relating to Component Parts of Complex Products (Spare Parts) in the EU and the U.S. -- 4. Legislative Efforts Relating to Design Law in the Context of Spare Parts -- 5 Jurisprudence Relating to Design Law in the Context of Spare Parts -- 6. Considerations Towards a Compromise -- 7. Future Outlook: The Spare Parts Debate in the Era of 3D Printing -- 8. Conclusion. . |