Intellectual Property: Principles Governing Jurisdiction, Choice of Law, and Judgments in Transnational Disputes

This work provides best practices for resolving transnational intellectual property disputes. These principles adapt traditional legal concepts to the world of the Internet and foster coordination among jurisdictions. The work covers personal and subject matter jurisdiction, title and transfer rights, and recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments.

Part I. Definitions and Scope of the Principles

Part II. Jurisdiction 
Chapter
1. Personal Jurisdiction over the Defendant 
2. Jurisdiction over the Subject Matter 
3. Jurisdiction over Simplification: Coordinating Multiterritorial Actions

Part III. Applicable Law
Chapter
1. In General 
2. Title to and Transfer of Rights 
3. Residual Principles Regarding Choice of Law

Part IV. Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Transnational Cases
Chapter 
1. In General 
2. Remedies
Glossary
Index

In keeping with the Institute’s tradition, this authoritative volume combines clear black-letter provisions with extensive explanatory Comments, clarifying Illustrations, and detailed Reporter’s Notes.

Reporters:
Rochelle C. Dreyfuss, New York University School of Law, New York, NY
Jane C. Ginsburg, Columbia University School of Law, New York, NY
François Dessemontet, Saint Barthelemy, French West Indies

219 pages, 2008, #1IPOT
ISBN - 978-0-314-99328-1