This is a new edition of a well established text, and now part of OUP's "A Practical Approach" series. A Practical Approach to Trade Mark Law  provides a comprehensive, digestible and approachable guide to trade mark law, and takes into account many important recent decisions of the ECJ, the CFI and the English Courts, as well as important legislative changes, the new rules on comparative and misleading advertising, the change to the rules on relative rights, and significant amendments to practice at the UKIPO.

While the focus of the book is primarily on UK law, it also deals with the acquisition and protection of Community Trade Marks, and procedure at OHIM. drawing comparisons between  trade marks in the UK, and Community Trade Marks where appropriate .

The book remains highly practical throughout, comprising discussion on topics such as the absolute and relative tests for registrability, registration practice and procedure, revocation, assignment and licensing as well as complete coverage of the law on infringement, passing off and remedies.

Recently reviewed by Tibor Gold in the CIPA Journal, March 2010, he says;

"Gem it was before, an even better-polished gem it is again.  And under £45 it is an outstanding bargain.  I have no hestitation in recommending you to buy it: it should be on every practitioner's - and trainer's - shelf."