The International Review of Intellectual Property and Contest Law (IIC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal published past the Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Contest. Founded in 1970, IIC is one of the well-nigh respected journals in the fields of intellectual property and competition law, presenting contributions with the highest standards of academic research.

IIC publishes research on the most significant developments in IP and competition law from around the world. Our aim is to provide a European perspective on these important topics to an international audience.

The journal adopts a multidisciplinary approach and offers a platform for opposing ideas, providing for rich debate on a host of current IP and contest law issues.

The journal's cardinal characteristic is loftier-quality authored materials including articles, editorials, opinions, reports, instance notes and volume reviews. We also translate and publish the leading decisions from jurisdictions worldwide, including many non-mainstream jurisdictions.

The quality of IIC is grounded on a more than 50-twelvemonth history of publication. Each volume builds on this tradition of academic excellence. Our established foundation provides a unique platform upon which our readers are able to enquiry and explore emerging developments in IP and contest constabulary in the decades to come.

  • A European legal perspective on all major developments in IP and competition law occurring around the earth
  • A unique network of international contributors
  • An over fifty-year history of publication
  • Articles, opinions and reports on national, EU and international legal developments
  • Translations of leading decisions from countries around the world
  • Case notes and comments on national, European union and international decisions
  • Contributions and case law not only from "mainstream" jurisdictions

Journal information

Editors-in-Chief
  • Reto One thousand. Hilty,
  • Josef Drexl
Publishing model
Hybrid (Transformative Journal). How to publish with us, including Open Access

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203,148 (2021)
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  1. "Fenicia"

    Authors

    • Fenicia S.p.A. v. Dema S.r.L. Industrial Belongings Code, Fine art. 125; Civil Lawmaking, Arts. 1223, 1226, 1227
    • Content type: Decision • Trade Mark Police
    • Published: 13 Apr 2022

  2. "COPERSUCAR"

    Authors

    • COPERSUCAR – Cooperativa de Produtores de Cana-de-Aҫúcar, Aҫúcar e Álcool exercise Estado de São Paulo [Cooperative of producers of sugar cane, saccharide and alcohol of the Country of São Paulo] five. Sabarálcool S/A Aҫúcar east Álcool Civil Lawmaking, Arts. 205, 206(5)(I); Police No. ix.456/1997 for the Protection of Constitute Varieties
    • Content type: Decision • Plant Variety Protection
    • Published: 11 April 2022

  3. "Influencer II"

    Authors

    • Act against Unfair Competition, Secs. 2(1) No. 1, iii(one) and (four), 5a(vi), eight(1) outset sentence and (iii) No. ii, No. xi of the Annex to Sec. 3(3); Telemedia Act, Secs. one(1) first judgement, 2 first sentence Nos. 1 and 5, 6(1) No. one; Interstate Dissemination Treaty, Sec. 58(1) kickoff sentence; Interstate Media Treaty, Sec. 22(ane) offset judgement
    • Content type: Conclusion • Unfair Competition Law
    • Published: 11 April 2022

  4. "Renaissance"

    Authors

    • Renaissance Hotel Holdings Inc. 5. Vijaya Sai and Others Merchandise Marks Act, Secs. 29, thirty
    • Content type: Determination • Trade Mark Law
    • Published: 07 April 2022

Journal updates

  • COVID-19 and impact on peer review

    As a consequence of the significant disruption that is being caused past the COVID-nineteen pandemic we are very enlightened that many researchers will have difficulty in meeting the timelines associated with our peer review process during normal times.  Please do let the states know if yous need additional fourth dimension. Our systems will go on to remind y'all of the original timelines merely nosotros intend to be highly flexible at this time.

  • Editors' Corner

    IIC Editors' Corner: During these challenging times, we will select articles that will be temporarily available in this section complimentary of charge. TThese manufactures are available from July two until September 1. Our aim is to provide you with access to new academic contributions on the most contempo developments in intellectual property and competition police. We invite you to visit our IIC Editors' Corner regularly and we hope you enjoy it.

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2195-0237

Print ISSN
0018-9855

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