Terrell on the Law of Patents (17th Ed)

Terrell on the Law of Patents is the practitioners guide to the law of patents and patent practice in the United Kingdom. First published in 1884, this work is now in its 17th edition. It has come to be the acknowledged leader in the field; the point of first reference on issues of substantive and procedural patent law. Your research is not complete without it. Terrell is regularly cited in the Patents Court, the PCC, and the higher courts.

Terrell on the Law of Patents:

Provides clear explanations, detailed commentary, and comprehensive guidance on all aspects of UK patent law and litigation practice
Incorporates important case law from the UK Courts at all levels, the UK and European Patent Offices, and the Appeal Boards
Includes full consideration of the implications of the changes to Part 63 of the Civil Procedure Rules and related Practice Direction
Contains relevant statutory material, fully up to date and annotated

NEW TO THIS EDITION
Thoroughly revised and updated, with new or expanded discussion throughout of numerous current topics and recent developments in the law of patents
New chapters dedicated to Entitlement, to Supplementary Protection Certificates, and to the Person Skilled in the Art
Extensively expanded discussion of Validity issues, including major chapters now separately dedicated to Novelty, Obviousness, and Insufficiency
Incorporates discussion of all significant recent case law including the House of Lords decisions in Lundbeck v Generics and Conor v Angiotech, and the EPO Enlarged Board cases G2/08 and G3/08