The Copyright Book: A Practical Guide (MIT Press)
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| Rating | : | 4.36 (604 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0262529904 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 496 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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William S. Strong is a Partner at Kotin, Crabtree, and Strong, LLP, Boston, and a leading authority on copyright and trademark issues.
As copyright issues grow ever more complicated, The Copyright Book becomes ever more indispensable.. The sixth edition also brings up to date The Copyright Book's plain English explanation of such fundamental topics as authorship and ownership; transfers and licenses of copyright; copyright notice; registration of copyright (including the new online registration and "preregistration" systems); the scope of rights included in copyright, and exceptions to those rights; "moral rights"; compulsory licenses; tax treatment of copyright; and international aspects of copyright law. The new edition considers such topics as open access, the defeat of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), file sharing, e-reserves, the status of "orphan works," and the latest developments under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). The only book written for nonlawyers that covers the entire field of copyright law, it is essential reading for authors, artists, creative people in every medium, the companies that hire them, users of copyrighted material, and anyone with an interest in copyright law from a policy perspective.New material includes greatly expanded coverage of infringement and fair use, with detailed discussion of recent decisions, including the Grateful Dead, Google, and HathiTrust cases. Through five editions since 1981, this book has offered the most comprehensive accessible guide available to all aspects of copyright law. Now, with the sixth edition, Th
Crews, attorney and professor based in Los Angeles; author of Copyright Law for Librarians and Educators, Third Edition)Praise for previous editions"An unsurpassable practical how-to-do-it guide." -- Law Books in Review"Written from the viewpoint of the creator of a work, this eloquent book provides comprehensive information concerning copyright law, supported by citations of relevant cases and the author's own dry wit." -- Bloomsbury Review"By far the best source available for the layman." -- Educational Technology"A welcome guide to all who must fish in these troubled waters." -- Louis AuchinclossMr. In the process, he shares his provocative views about the growth of the law and the sometimes awkward handling of copyright dilemmas in Congress and the courts. This book offers practical insights about copyright law and sets the stage for many healthy debates from fair use to technological growth. When the impulse seizes him, he unabashedly
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