Product Description

Whether you're an Edison, Faulkner or Gates, 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 language baffles 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
* how ownership rights can best be transferred to others * and many more

Patent, Copyright & Trademark gives you clear, plain-English definitions of intellectual property terminology. Whether you're completely new to the topic and want a basic overview, are about to enter into an agreement and want to understand all the terms before you sign, or need the answer to a specific question, this book is for you.

With this essential guide you will:

* get clear and concise overviews of patent copyright, trademark and trade secret law
* 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
* find cutting-edge definitions of new intellectual property terms spawned by the Internet
* find the information you need, quickly and easily -- all entries are organized by topic and extensively cross-referenced

The updated 4th edition of Patent, Copyright & Trademark provides new information on licensing, expanded definitions and a comprehensive discussion of Interenet issues.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #757314 in Books
• Published on: 2007-06
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 574 pages

From Amazon.com
The laws covering intellectual property--those products of the imagination with commercial value, such as fictional writing, software designs, product names, and mechanical inventions--have long boggled the minds of the uninitiated. With the advent of online commerce and publishing, the issues have only gotten more confusing. The new edition of Patent, Copyright & Trademark: A Desk Reference to Intellectual Property Law, by attorney Stephen Elias, offers plain-English explanations and practical advice on this increasingly complex topic. Elias covers everything from the laws themselves to their specific applications in different media.

Journal of Government Information
Nolo is recognized for its attention to legal accuracy and clarity, and in [Patent, Copyright & Trademark]...the reputation is deserved.

Ingram
Written for writers, programmers, publishers, musicians, inventors and anyone else who needs to understand the terminology of intellectual property law, this revised second edition reference includes the newest terms, statutes, and legal developments. Index.