This text is an introductory commentary and cases text for Intellectual Property Law, which follows a survey/critical approach to the main categories of IP law which are: - Copyright - Designs - Patents - Trade Marks and Business Reputation, and - Confidential Information This approach allows students to grasp the nature and scope of the relevant legislation, case law and administrative practice applicable in each area. Designed as a critical introduction to Australian intellectual property law, it: - Equips law students with legal knowledge appropriate for entry-level legal practice in IP - Provides a foundation to enable students to progress to more specialised postgraduate study of intellectual property law, and - Develops awareness of rights and commercialisation practices for scientists, creators and managers of IP rights.