Patent, Copyright & Trademark: An Intellectual Property Desk Reference

By Richard Stim Attorney

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: 1413333389
• ISBN13: 9781413333381
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: NOLO
• Length: 704 Pages