Patent, Copyright & Trademark: An Intellectual Property Desk Reference

By: Stim, Richard

A plain-English guide to intellectual property law

Patent, Copyright & Trademark is a unique, comprehensive reference that explains the complex and fast-moving laws of intellectual property (IP). It covers patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets, and for each includes:

- an overview of the law

- recent developments in the law

- the scope of IP protection

- sample registration forms and other forms

- a substantial glossary of terms

Topics in the book include:

- the types of patents and the basics of applying for a patent

- what copyright protects and how AI is impacting copyright as we know it

- what marks can be registered and how to register a trademark

- what qualifies as a trade secret and how to protect trade secrets

Patent, Copyright & Trademark is a handy, one-stop reference for businesses that own or deal in IP, attorneys who need to have a basic understanding of IP law, individual inventors and creators, and anyone who wants to understand how this important area of law and business works.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1413331688
• ISBN13: 9781413331684
• Release Date: April 2024
• Publisher: NOLO
• Length: 704 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.9" x 8.9"