Understanding Copyright Law: A Beginner's Guide

Understanding Copyright Law: A Beginner's Guide
ISBN-10
0199730229
ISBN-13
9780199730223
Series
Understanding Copyright Law
Category
Law / Legal Education
Pages
303
Language
English
Published
2009
Publisher
Oceana
Author
Linda A. Tancs

Description

This text explores and explains the basic mechanics of registering, maintaining and enforcing copyrights, and walks the reader through the complete process. Copyright is a form of legal protection for literary, performance and visual arts-based works, among other things. Copyright in the U.S.
is based on the Copyright Act of 1976. The book offers in-depth explanations of the act, providing readers with everyday explanations to complex law. Copyright protection can be secured under the laws of many other nations as well, and international Copyright issues are discussed. The book
emphasizes the process for registering a copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office.

The reader will be introduced to the nature and functions of intellectual property law as it relates to copyright. Intellectual property law is an intriguing, evolving body of law that seeks to create a fair balance between incentivizing public creativity, and providing a protective environment
which allows fair competition and capital opportunities. Through this book, the reader will gain an understanding of the types of property subject to copyright; how to protect and use their own and other's copyrighted property; how to complete a copyright application; the full registration process;
how to capitalize on the value of your copyright; infringement issues to look out for; and copyright as it applies to the internet and the digital age.

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