Patent Copyright & Trademark: An Intellectual Property Desk Reference

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A plain-English guide to intellectual property law Whether you are in the world of business or creative arts understanding the laws that govern your work is critical to success. But given the convoluted terminology that surrounds patents copyrights trademarks and other intellectual property rights this isnt easy. Enter Patent Copyright & Trademark which explains: what legal rights apply to your creations products or inventions different types of patents for inventions from machines to plant clones the scope of copyright protection how trademark law works and what trade secret law protects. Here youll find readily understandable definitions of intellectual property law terms straightforward explanations of how intellectual property law affects online content and much more. The 17th edition is completely updated to provide the latest laws (including the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020) court decisions sample applications and other forms.