Patent, Copyright & Trademark: An Intellectual Property Desk Reference - Softcover

Stim Attorney, Richard

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9781413312003: Patent, Copyright & Trademark: An Intellectual Property Desk Reference

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1413312004 ISBN 13: 9781413312003

Publisher: NOLO, 2010

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Whether you're investigating patent, copyright or trademark law, get the most concise and comprehensive explanations of intellectual property in one volume!

Whether you're an Edison, Faulkner or Jobs, you need Patent, Copyright & Trademark.

Intellectual property law has rapidly produced its own language. But don't count on understanding it right off the bat -- the terms baffle lawyers and lay folk alike. Whether you're an inventor, designer, writer or programmer, you need to understand the language of intellectual property law to intelligently deal with such issues as:

who owns creative works or valuable information

how these owners can protect and enforce their ownership rights

how disputes between intellectual property owners can be resolved, and

how ownership rights can best be transferred to others.

With this essential guide, you will:

get clear overviews of relevant laws

understand the different kinds of protection offered by patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets -- and which apply to your work

get a plain-English definition of every term you're likely to come across, and

find the information you need, quickly and easily -- all entries are organized by topic and extensively cross-referenced.

The 11th edition includes an expanded dictionary of borderline IP terms and reflects the many changes resulting from legislation and case law. It also includes a new Q&A section excerpted from the author's regularly updated "Dear Rich" blog.

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About the Author:

Richard Stim specializes in small business, copyright, patents, and trademark issues at Nolo. He practices law in San Francisco and has represented photographers, software developers, crafts people, publishers, musicians, and toy designers. He is the author of many books, including Music Law, and Profit From Your Idea. Stim also produces audiobooks, and performs and records with two bands.

Review:

"A clear overview of patent, copyright, trademark and trade secret law, with plain-English definitions of legal terms. You will also find the full text of important statutes. " (Houston Chronicle 2008-05-08)

"Nolo is recognized for its attention to legal accuracy and clarity, and in [Patent, Copyright & Trademark]... the reputation is deserved." (Journal of Government Information 2008-09-02)

"A reliable, easily comprehended introduction to intellectual property law." (Library Journal 2009-02-05)

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