The interface of antitrust and intellectual property (IP) is complex, as the rapid development of technology markets drives rapid evolution in the law. This makes it increasingly important for legal practitioners to have a firm grasp of the policy concerns that inform antitrust limits on the use of proprietary technology. This book examines the intersection of competition and patent laws from the perspective of both United States (US) and European Union (EU) law; this approach is essential for understanding current developments, as cutting-edge issues play out on both sides of the Atlantic....

In this new textbook, Alan Devlin explains law-and-economics theory in an accessible and straightforward manner. The book explores the relationship between law, economics, and legal theory in an international context. Drawing on the neoclassical tradition of economic analysis of law, and showcasing cutting-edge behavioural economic theories of law, Fundamental Principles of Law and Economics comprehensively summarises the subject and demonstrates that this influential movement can transform a student's understanding of the law.Key features of the book include: Case law, directives,...

In this new textbook, Alan Devlin explains law-and-economics theory in an accessible and straightforward manner. The book explores the relationship between law, economics, and legal theory in an international context. Drawing on the neoclassical tradition of economic analysis of law, and showcasing cutting-edge behavioural economic theories of law, Fundamental Principles of Law and Economics comprehensively summarises the subject and demonstrates that this influential movement can transform a student's understanding of the law.Key features of the book include: Case law, directives,...