International Arbitration: Law and Practice

International Arbitration: Law and Practice provides a comprehensive coverage of the basic principles and legal doctrines, and the practice, of international arbitration. It provides a complete, but concise, treatment of all aspects of the arbitral process, including international arbitration agreements, international arbitral proceedings and international arbitral awards. The book also addresses both international commercial arbitration and the related fields of investment and state-to-state arbitration. The book is essential reading for any student of international arbitration and any practitioner seeking a comprehensive introduction to the field. provides an in-depth examination of how copyright, patents, trademarks, and other forms of intellectual property fare under applicable national, regional, and local laws in China, as well as under international conventions. Practical and procedural details are fully covered, including such aspects as the following: ∙ legal protection of remedies; ∙ principles of imputation and liability; ∙ protection from counterfeiting and infringement; ∙ protection of business secrets; ∙ right to network dissemination of information; ∙ licensing contracts; ∙ software copyright; ∙ cancellation, revocation, and/or termination of property right; ∙ protection of domain name; and ∙ new plant variety rights.