Intellectual Property the Law of Copyrights, Patents and Trademarks (Hornbook Series)

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This work provides a comprehensive treatment of all three major branches of intellectual property law, surveying basic principles and emerging issues. The book summarizes what is clear, identifies what is unsettled, and offers concise views on how some open issues might be sensibly resolved. This text also deals with a variety of related intellectual property topics, including state laws governing the misappropriation of intangibles, state protection for the right of publicity and for trade secrets, and both federal and state rules concerning false advertising and deceptive trade practices. The authors use numerous examples to guide you through various technical areas.


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In this reference for students, practitioners, and judges, Schechter (law, George Washington University) and Thomas (law, Georgetown University) offer a detailed treatment of the complex issues involving intellectual property, covering both basic principles and emerging issues. After an introduction exploring unifying themes in all intellectual property disputes, they summarize the current status of the law of copyrights, patents, and trademarks and consider ideas for resolving problems with the law. Numerous cases, examples, and even some humor are included. An appendix on researching the law of intellectual property outlines steps for using Westlaw databases. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


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