Intellectual Property: The Law of Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents, and Trade Secrets

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This book is an excellent resource for students enrolled in intellectual property (IP) courses as well as IP professionals who have not had formal training in intellectual property law. It is a comprehensive book that addresses the typical tasks encountered by practitioners, combining both substantive knowledge of the law with the practical focus required of IP practitioners. The manuscript is divided into five sections, an introduction and the topics that create intellectual property - trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets. Understanding of each topic is critical to the long-term success of IP professionals, whether they function in law firms, government agencies or in private sector businesses.

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Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.


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A textbook that aims to provide both sound foundational concepts together with practical advice useful for intellectual property (IP) professionals. Each field within the umbrella of IP is given separate treatment, with chapters on trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, and unfair competition. The method by which they are created, procedures to register and protect, duration of rights, protections from infringement, and new and international developments are addressed for each of the topics. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)


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