The new edition of this eminent and authoritative work has been fully updated to encompass the changes in substantive law, enforcement
procedures and case law since the last edition. It examines the impact of modernisation on enforcement by national authorities and courts, and coverage of national decisions post-modernisation is integrated in the book, using information collated from a network of key
correspondents in the Member States on cases in their respective jurisdictions. Increased coverage of the new system has been introduced in particular within the chapters on the Community Context and the Role of Member States.

Ashley is the author of a chapter on Intellectual Property.