Subjects:  1. Intellectual Property - General    2. Legal Reference / Law Profession   

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General review about the same
The book is execellently drafted, edited. the intellectual property is an indespensable asset for any firm and the said assets needs protection from infringement and recognition not only in the domestic market but also in the international market. The trade mark, copyright and patent is the most worthiest intellectual property and runs the show of the company in this competitive market. Patent is granted to the product aswell as the process/method of product. the value of medicine are going to shoot up if the product is patentable. If the product of the foreign goods are patented than monopoly is created and in our country (India) where only the process is patentable and product is never patentable, if the foreign goods which are patentable comes in our economy than such goods will be expensive as no other similiar/identical goods of our country can sell such goods. It may create unneccessary concentration of economic power. Trade mark is granted to the mark, logo, symbol while copyright is granted to the exclusive work and patent to the invention. Said law of all the country should be in one line then and then intellectual property can be protected in one another country.I have not purchased the said book but i have gone through the same i feel very interesting and its very pragmatic and visionary for the coming days. The same was not available in our city (Ahmedabad) in the state of Gujarat INDIA. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business / Economics / Finance    2. Economic Policy    3. Economic aspects    4. Intellectual Property - General    5. Intellectual property    6. International    7. International - Economics    8. International Law    9. Law    10. Law Of Intellectual Property    11. Politics/International Relations    12. Public Policy - Economic Policy    13. Intellectual property, copyright & patents    14. International economics    15. c 1980 to c 1990    16. c 1990 to c 2000   

Subjects:  1. Adagia    2. Erasmus, Desiderius,    3. General    4. History    5. History & Surveys - Modern    6. History and criticism    7. Intellectual Property - General    8. Intellectual property    9. Legal History    10. Legal Reference / Law Profession    11. Philosophy    12. Proverbs    13. Renaissance Philosophy    14. Tradition (Philosophy)    15. d. 1536    16. Law / Intellectual Property   

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An Introduction for Everyone in the Pharmaceutical Business
I read the Generic Challenge in one evening.It is easy to read, anecdotal and short (100 pages).My favorite portions of the book were Chapter 2 (pharmaceutical patenting strategy) and Chapter 7 (drug life-cycle management).It is hard to believe that so much information and seasoned advice is packed into this little book.
Excellent primer on intersection of patents and drug regulation
The book is concise, witty, understandable by lay and law people alike, and helpful in understanding the difficulties that innovative drug companies face as well as how generics keep the innovators on their toes.Not designed as a treatise (thankfully), it is helpful for someone who wants a quick and readable overview of patents and drug laws and regulations in the U.S. and elsewhere, and how they affect the incentives to develop new drugs.This is well-suited for people who work at drug companies (whether innovator or generic) and among the professionals that serve those companies, not to mention politicians and others who make or influence policy, or anyone who wants to be informed about the facts and policies that underlie the "generic" debate that plays out in the press.

Aleatory in form and content.
Pages 1-40 disclose some background information relating to patents.Here, the author is plainly uncomfortable with the topic. Pages 41-107 describe various regulations relating to FDA submissions.Here, the writing is somewhat more assured.
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Subjects:  1. General    2. Law    3. Legal Reference / Law Profession    4. Law-Intellectual Property - Patent    5. Law-Medical Law & Legislation    6. Medical / Pharmacology   

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A good introductory primer
This book gives a short history of copyright, the reasonings behind it, its manifestation, implementation, and enforcement throughout the last 500 years with emphasis on the English-speaking world; i.e. England and now the US.It is written in a style accessible to those without legal training, and serves as a good introduction to this aspect of intellectual property.The book provides many useful pieces of information such as:
One of the more important books of our time
"The Illustrated Story of Copyright" may be the most important book I read this year.It traces history back to duplicating the printed word, and covers presses, copiers, the Internet, and computers.Also covered is Fair Use and Patents.The book is written so that non-professionals and non-students can understand it, yet I believe that it would be an asset to any attorney's office or to any law curriculum. Copyrights made easy
Unlike many books on legal issues that are important to non-lawyers, this book strikes a very readable balance between providing useful advice and being something you actually enjoy reading.I would rate this a "must read" for anybody dealing with commercialization of art, photography, writing, data ...Read more

Subjects:  1. Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice    2. Copyright    3. Copyright Law    4. History    5. Intellectual Property    6. Intellectual Property - Copyright    7. Law    8. Legal Reference / Law Profession    9. United States    10. History of specific subjects    11. Intellectual property, copyright & patents   

Editorial Review

Any writer or editor not concerned about copyright and libel ought to be. While the laws governing copyright are more straightforward than those regarding libel, disregarding either can land a writer or publication in a lot of hot water. Very hot. While the authors of Read more

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clear and to the point
While preparing to publish my second book (with number 3 on the way) I realized I needed some basic information about publishing and libel law.I found a copy of this book in the reference section of the law library at my university.The sections on libel were concise and to the point.I have not compared the book to other sources, but found it was very clear on the issues of importance to me.I've decided to order a copy to keep for reference, and I think it would be useful to most writers.

Most Writers have two Copyright Questions
(From my book Successful Nonfiction: Tips and Techniques for Getting Published) Outstanding primer for publishers and writers
Presents clear, lucid overview of the many trickly and, potentially toublesome, legal issues in using another's copyrighted work. The libel discussion is equally clear and lucid. Quesion and answer format is aplus.Contains no legalize as it written expressly for nonlawyer.Highlyrecommmended for both publishers and writers. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Composition & Creative Writing - General    2. Copyright    3. Copyright Law    4. Creative Writing    5. Intellectual Property - Copyright    6. Language Arts & Disciplines    7. Legal Reference / Law Profession    8. Libel and slander    9. Practical Guides    10. Reference    11. United States    12. Intellectual property, copyright & patents    13. Language Arts & Disciplines / Composition & Creative Writing    14. Self-Help & Practical Interests    15. USA   

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Legal Briefs for Patent Law courses
This book contains legal briefs for common cases read in patent law courses.It was very helpful, especially in courses taught using text by Adelman, Rader, Thomas, and Wegner. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Intellectual Property - Patent    2. Law   

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Great Resources
Tad Crawford has written a whole series of books out of his expertise in the law and creative arts, with a special focus on visual arts. I'd suggest looking at Tad's other books, too, since this one is more action-focused without extensive explanations of the whys and wherefores of it.
Very good project templates... but seek out legal advice as well!
This is a well crafted introduction to business forms, proposals, estimate sheets, and contracts; and I'm impressed that there is finally a publication specifically for industrial designers.The only apprehension I have is in the patent/trademark/copyright section, where the DIY form approach might not be the best idea, and actual legal help will be essential.These documents are a very good foundation, but a book alone cannot (and is not intended to) guide you in customizing forms to your own process, clients, or property...The companion CD is a huge plus with this book as well! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business/Economics    3. Contracts for work and labor    4. Design, Industrial    5. Forms    6. General    7. Intellectual Property - General    8. Law and legislation    9. Legal Reference / Law Profession    10. Reference    11. United States   

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Valuable resource for today's business world
What I found most helpful was that Einstein in the Boardroom featured multiple case studies around commercializing IP with a rare peek behind the scenes of how companies are doing business in this area today.For example, there is an entire chapter about the dramatic culture change that occurred at P&G that has led to the company being "open for business" through its Connect + Develop initiatives (which was recently featured in March's Harvard Business Review), willing to collaborate and work with other companies.The examples provided are tangible, leading edge, and relevant.
Useful practical advice from industry leaders
The authors have identified key elements missing from previous discussions of the general topic, and have performed a very useful state-of-the-art survey and synthesis of the practices of leading-edge companies that are seeking to extract value from their intangible assets.Though I'm not a big fan of their "I-stuff" terminology (it's a bit too "cutesy" for my pedestrian tastes), the authors have clearly identified the ways in which the more traditional terms "intellectual property" and "intellectual capital" are too narrow to capture what is at stake.
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Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. Business/Economics    4. Capital Management    5. Corporate Finance    6. Information Management    7. Intellectual Property    8. Intellectual Property - General    9. Intellectual capital    10. Knowledge Capital    11. Law Of Intellectual Property    12. Leadership    13. Management    14. Management - General    15. Business information systems    16. Law / Intellectual Property   

Editorial Review

Imagine if today's far-reaching laws on copyright and trademark were sent back in time to the days of William Shakespeare. On the opening day of Read more

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My Opinion (C) (R) tm
The topic of this book is incredible. Hard to beleive it's gone this far. It boggles the mind.
Exposing copyright bullies
I've recently begun reading up on the subject of corporate efforts to take control of our culture,. While the material here may be familiar turf to many , it was eye opening to me. I had no idea that copyright law had been distorted and bent against the interests of those it was meant to serve: the public (for it's a bargain between the creator and the public, not simply a property right interest, as many people commonly assume).
Take this book seriously
Take what this writer has to say seriously, All the branches of intellectual property law (copyright, patent and trademark) are in a dreadful mess, driven that way by the usual suspects--powerful interest groups and greedy lawyers. Heck, even the fact that I just used an expression from the 1942 movie, Casablanca, "usual suspects," could get me sued. Someone lost a copyright dispute because they used two wordsof business jargon someone else claimed to own.
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Subjects:  1. General    2. History    3. History: World    4. Intellectual Property - Trademark    5. Intellectual property    6. Legal Reference / Law Profession    7. Popular culture    8. United States    9. History / General    10. Intellectual property, copyright & patents   

Subjects:  1. Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice    2. Cultural property    3. Intellectual Property - General    4. International    5. Law    6. Law Of Intellectual Property    7. Law and arts    8. Law and legislation    9. Legal Reference / Law Profession    10. Protection    11. Intellectual property, copyright & patents    12. International economic & trade law    13. Law / Commercial    14. Settlement of international disputes    15. The Arts: General Issues   

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Sadly, still one of the best references out there
Despite a boom in licensing and totally new markets exploding for licensed artwork and design (especially with opportunities for American and European artists, designers and industrial designers now working directly with Chinese manufacturers), this old tome is unfortunately still one of the better books available for the creative/businessperson. This subject desperately needs revising and updating... hello? Caryn R. Leland? We need you!

Reader
Great introduction book for those wishing to enter the licensing market.very informative. Reviews and explains each paragraph and its significance in a Licensing Agreement.

Great Book to Start With!
Based upon the reviews here I didn't spring for this book but obtained it through interlibrary loan. I'm glad I didn't miss it!Read more

Subjects:  1. Art    2. Art (Economic Aspects)    3. Civil Procedure    4. Copyright    5. Design protection    6. Intellectual Property - Copyright    7. Intellectual Property - General    8. Law    9. Legal Reference / Law Profession    10. License agreements    11. Patent, Trademark, Copyright    12. United States    13. English law: intellectual property    14. Intellectual property, copyright & patents    15. Sales & marketing    16. The Arts: General Issues    17. USA   

Subjects:  1. 16th century    2. Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice    3. Copyright    4. General    5. History    6. History: World    7. Interior Design - General    8. Italy    9. Law    10. Legal Reference / Law Profession    11. Papal States    12. Venice    13. History of specific subjects    14. Intellectual property, copyright & patents    15. Printing, packaging & reprographic industry    16. c 1500 to c 1600   

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Copyright Is More Than Just About Profit
This book does not really explore aspects of copy protection beyond profit.Copy protection's original purpose was to protect others from taking your intellectual work and pretending to be theirs without giving the original authors any credit.So yes, copyright protection is indeed important, as it encourages creativity when implemented properly.

In Defense of the Writing Style
I am writing this primarily to defend the style used by Dr. Vaidhyanathan in this book.The person who commented anonymously (as "a reader") suggested it was written at a second grade reading level.That was not a mistake.
The Mess of Creativity and Ownership
This is an insightful though often quick and unfocused examination of the history of copyright law. Vaidhyanathan outlines the deceptively complicated realm of copyright law from its origins in medieval Europe to current issues with peer-to-peer networks and intellectual property. Through his sometimes creative use of legal precedents and historical trends, Vaidhyanathan reaches a few outstanding insights here, such as debunking the incorrect impression that the term "copyright" implies a right when it is actually a privilege; while modern crazes like hip-hop sampling and MP3 file sharing are not direct violations of copyright law but instead offer harsh illuminations of the gaps and inconsistencies in that law. Most importantly, the highly varied nuances and applications of copyright law in the past have been ruinously combined in recent years into the poorly defined, but disastrously applied, concept of intellectual property. Thus we have the modern corporatist view of everything as "property" that can be owned, bought, and sold, including ideas and expression.
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Subjects:  1. Intellectual Property - Copyright    2. Law    3. Legal Reference / Law Profession    4. COPYRIGHT    5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY    6. Intellectual property, copyright & patents    7. Law / Intellectual Property / Copyright    8. USA   

Subjects:  1. Intellectual property (Interna    2. Intellectual property (International law)    3. International    4. International Relations - General    5. Legal Reference / Law Profession    6. Political Science    7. Politics/International Relations    8. Sustainable development    9. Business & Economics / Sustainable Development    10. Development economics    11. Development studies    12. Intellectual property, copyright & patents    13. International economic & trade law   

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Jewel in the Crown of Technology Valuation Reference Books
Of all the technology valuation reference books I have read, this one is by far the best.Richard has compiled and condensed the most useful valuation techniques/methods into his book, and it's easy reading.However, if you're just looking for one tried and true, quick and dirty recipe to value all technologies in all markets and in all business conditions you'll be disappointed. Richard has provided an excellent collection of methods, however unlike many authors, he writes for the business professional and thus he requires the reader to use professional judgment, coupled with good business intelligence (information) to select and then apply the methodologies.Basically, there are rarely easy and simple answers when valuating technologies, however Richard's book makes it a heck of a lot easier and the results provide a more credible foundation for commencing valuation negotiations.

Engaging Book for a Technical Subject
I enjoyed reading Dr. Razgaitis book on the Early -Stage Technologies.It covered the different basic approaches to valuation.I specifically liked his analysis of the 25% rule and the Monte Carlo method for valuations.These two methods are on opposite ends of the difficulty spectrum of valuations.The details mentioned in those two methods has allowed me to strengthen the valuation reports that we do at Inavisis, Inc. Great Teaching Tool
Effective and very thorough in its detail ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Accounting - General    2. Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice    3. Business & Economics    4. Business / Economics / Finance    5. Law and legislation    6. License agreements    7. New Business Enterprises    8. Science/Mathematics    9. Technology transfer    10. United States    11. Budgeting & financial management    12. Intellectual property, copyright & patents    13. Project management    14. USA   

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A great antidote to the misperception that the open source movement is about computers
If you think peer-to-peer collaboration is the exclusive province of 21st-century computer nerds, this hefty anthology will open your eyes to its precedents among indigenous cultures and its growing offshoots in pursuits as lofty as genomics and as mundane as proofreading.
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Subjects:  1. Art    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. Computer Science    4. Design - General    5. Economic aspects    6. Electronic commerce    7. Information Management    8. Intellectual Property - General    9. Intellectual property    10. International cooperation    11. Management Information Systems    12. Strategic alliances (Business)    13. History of ideas, intellectual history    14. Intellectual property, copyright & patents    15. Social Science / Media Studies   

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IP in China, a primer
Andrew Mertha's book made my life harder. Deep in the writing of a paper on Chinese intellectual property, I received word that his book was available days before a deadline. That alone makes him a target of my ire. But ultimately, my research benefited from this book.
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Subjects:  1. Asia - China    2. China    3. Commercial - International Trade    4. History - General History    5. Intellectual Property    6. Intellectual Property - General    7. Law    8. Legal Reference / Law Profession    9. Patent, Trademark, Copyright    10. Piracy (Copyright)    11. Product counterfeiting    12. Intellectual property, copyright & patents    13. International trade   

Subjects:  1. Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice    2. Engineering - General    3. Intellectual Property - Patent    4. Law    5. Legal Reference / Law Profession    6. Patent laws and legislation    7. United States    8. Technology / Engineering / General   

Subjects:  1. Copyright    2. Handbooks, manuals, etc    3. Intellectual Property - Copyright    4. Law    5. Legal Reference / Law Profession    6. Librarians    7. Patent, Trademark, Copyright    8. Teachers    9. United States    10. Intellectual property, copyright & patents    11. Library & Information Sciences    12. USA