Copyright
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Overview
The revised edition of this legal companion is the definitive handbook for artists, musicians, software designers, writers, craftsmakers, photographers, and anyone looking to understand and benefit from copyrights in the Information Age. The author teaches the ins and outs of copyrights in a logical, progressive fashion, making a complex subject easy to understand. The appendix includes invaluable legal forms that alone are worth far more than the cost of the book.Editorials
Booknews
Wilson (an attorney specializing in intellectual property) has written a very readable guide on the complex subject of copyright law for whomever wishes to use copyright and avoid its abuse. The subject of copyright protection is introduced in detail, then Wilson covers how to protect ideas; the duration, registration, and infringement of copyright; the perils of litigation, copyright in the marketplace, and recapture of copyright. Five forms are included: a copyright permission request letter, an assignment, exclusive license, and non-exclusive license of copyright and a work-for-hire agreement. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)From The Critics
This reader friendly guide to protecting and profiting from copyrights includes legal ramifications of infringement charges, how to obtain permissions, and other topics commonly left out from copyright guides. The focus on law applications and case history examples makes it easy for a range of users to gain the basic insights they need.Business That Works
Need a useful, comprehensible reference on copyright laws and ways to apply them? Lawyer Lee Wilson has written one...If you already know the basics, the most useful chapters may be those on copyright infringement and copyrights in the marketplace. Another particularly useful section is the appendix. It consists of five standard formspermission request letter, assignment of copyright, exclusive license of copyright, non-exclusive license of copyright, work-for-hire agreementwith explanations of each part of each form. (Business That Works: The Business Communications Report)Midwest Book Review
. . . An invaluable resource for protecting revenues and learning how to avoid costly mistakes.Reviewers Bookwatch
The Copyright Guide provides a fine guide for protecting and profiting from copyrights, going beyond the usual coverage to include legal ramifications of infringement charges, how to obtain permissions, and how copyright is being affected by Web and computer systems.Book Details
Published
December 1, 2000
Publisher
Allworth Press,U.S.
Pages
192
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781581150674