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Yes, I got to patent pending in 24hrs
This book is very well written and shows you exactly how to write your patent step by step. I followed the instructions, wrote my patent, asked an intelligent friend to review it and filed it according to the instructions. A fews weeks later I was awarded my patent pending. Now I've got to see if I can make some money from my product within the year to afford to file a full patent.

Good Introduction to Provisional Patent Applications
I'm a budding inventor who wanted to protection for a children's toy I invented recently. Using this book, I filed a patent application in about 15 hours.
Simple and easy, but your clock starts ticking.
This is a wonderful introduction to PPA's. They can be an efficient method of establishing a evidentiary date of invention.The danger is if you let your year lapse (and 12 months in the process goes very quickly) without filing an application you've disclosed your idea to the public and it is not protected.
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Subjects:  1. Intellectual Property - Patent    2. Law    3. Legal Reference / Law Profession    4. Patent practice    5. Patent, Trademark, Copyright    6. Patents Law    7. Popular works    8. United States   

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First rate
This is an outstanding reference for the researcher and patent attorney alike.The book provides a solid overview of patent law in the major markets, with emphasison pharmaceutical, chemical and biotechhnology patents.What distinguishes this book from others in its class, however, is the emphasis on practical and strategic aspects of patent filing and enforcement.The author has a lifetime's worth of experience in this field, and it shows.Moreover, the book isuncommonly well-written, with clarity and occassional humor.Highly recommmended!

An outstanding publication
This is quite simply the best general work on patent law and practice I've ever read. Presented in clear, crisp language and with wit and flair, it is essential reading for anyone in the patent and allied professions and I would suggest mandatory reading for any students. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Biotechnology    2. Chemistry    3. Industries - Manufacturing Industries    4. Intellectual Property    5. Intellectual Property - General    6. Intellectual Property - Patent    7. Law    8. Legal Reference / Law Profession    9. Patent, Trademark, Copyright    10. Patents    11. Property    12. English law: patents    13. Intellectual property, copyright & patents    14. Law / Patent, Trademark, Copyright    15. Law | Intellectual Property & Media Law | Copyright, Patent, & Trademark   

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Excellent resource for artists
This is an excellent resource to define and explain legal issues in the arts. It is a little dry in some parts but far easier to read than books written for the legal profession. I have been using this book as a textbook for a college class at an art school for graphic design students for several years.
Great Reference Guide
Even if you have the luxury of an attorney that speicalizes in art contracts, as I do, this is a great book of forms to keep handy for quick reference. My advice is to get it with his other book: Business & Legal Forms for Fine Artists also by Tad Crawford

If not this book, what else?
As the title of the book stated, "Legal guide for the VISUAL ARTIST", the book covers information that is aimed at VISUAL artists, including photographers, painters, printmakers, designers, sculptors, illustrators, textile designers, cartoonists, and craftspeople. Wow!Read more

Subjects:  1. Art    2. Artists    3. Fine Arts (General)    4. Law    5. Law and legislation    6. Legal Reference / Law Profession    7. Legal status, laws, etc    8. Legal status, laws, etc.    9. Practical Guides    10. Reference    11. United States    12. Business & Management    13. Finance & Accounting    14. Intellectual property, copyright & patents    15. Law for the lay person    16. Reference works    17. The Arts    18. USA   

Subjects:  1. Intellectual Property - General    2. Law    3. Legal Reference / Law Profession    4. Intellectual property, copyright & patents    5. Law / Intellectual Property   

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Good teacher
I just happened across this textbook in my gold box and was happy to see my former teacher's book on sale.
Great Book
If you are a law student and plan on pursuing a career in patent law, I highly recommend this book.The material is presented in a very clear manner, and the selection of cases is excellent.Perhaps the best textbook that I've read while in law school. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cases    2. Intellectual Property - Patent    3. Law    4. Patent suits    5. United States    6. Intellectual property, copyright & patents   

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An older book full of useful content
As an information consultant to industry and the government during the 1980's, it wasn't until 1998 when James White noticed an ad in the Lansing, Michigan newspaper about an inventors club. He visited it a few times and decided to join. His outspoken advice led to a club presentation, and it was after the meeting he decided it was time to put this valuable information down in book form. 'The presentation was declared a success. But it was quickly determined that the speech, which just outlined the principles for determining marketability and getting to the market, had almost no apparent effect on the counter productive behaviors of most of the club members. In the middle of this book you will find a quote from Doug Tackens, president of a household manufacturing firm with over 50 years of invention experience, which defines marketing as follows:
Very helpful
This book convinced me that the idea I had wasn't profitably marketable.It's very blunt and to-the-point.He has a lot of tips and things to think about.I'm glad I went through the book before I wasted time and money.On to the next idea....

There should be clear descriptions when people decide to sell brochure wear
The advice seems to come from a real desire to share wisdom. However, the ideas can hardly seem impartial and objective with the degree of self-promotion the author indulges the reader in this short handbook. The author or editor of the book's description should try to clarify this position in the description. With the wealth of experience Mr. White has in this area, this book could have been written very professionally, as opposed to professionally promotional. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics / Marketing / General    2. Business/Economics    3. General    4. Law / Patent, Trademark, Copyright    5. Science    6. Business    7. Inventions    8. Law    9. Management    10. Marketing    11. New products    12. Patent laws and legistration    13. Patent, Trademark, Copyright    14. Patents    15. Popular works    16. Success    17. United States   

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A good attempt at explaining a difficult topic
As noted below, DRM consists of legal, technical and business issues and anyone trying to provide an overview of all three has their work cut out for them. Particularly in the early chapters of the book, these authors give it a good try. Still waiting for DRM to be explained.
The problem with the several texts available on digital copyright or Digital Rights Management is that the topic demands a treatment from at least three different perspectives: namely legal, technical and business. There are several books that try to tackle the topic of digital copyright from a legal viewpoint, and this one is clearly coming from a technical perspective. Legal issues are covered, but rather superficially. More surprisingly the crucial business issues and models that are driving interest in DRM are barely mentioned and there is no dicussion of the business models that are working and those that are not. Disappointingly many of the technical issues are also fudged in a way that will leave non-technical audiences confused, and those who are following technical developments frustrated. The fact is that, technically at least, DRM is an area whereapproaches, technologies and standards are all in rapid development and the industry has failed to converge on any single direction. This book's effort to offer a comprehensive reviewof available products means that it risked redundancy before it was published, as many of the companies and technologies have ceased to be relevant. What the world still needs is a book on DRM that reviews the law, discusses the business models (and consumer needs) that are driving developments, and describes fundamental approaches in a way that will remain relevant whatever product Microsoft may impose on us all next year. Unfortunately this bookintrigues enough to encourage one to want to know more about DRM, but never really provides the answers.

Very good market overview
This book combines a business strategist's view of the DRM space with a sound explanation of the underlying technology, and also explains how both have evolved over the past decade. It's rare to find both views in any book, particularly one about an emerging software market. Usually, insights into markets like this book provides require purchasing research reports and speaking one-on-one to industry insiders. So, save yourself $10,000 and three weeks of work ... buy the book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business / Economics / Finance    2. Communications    3. Computer & Internet    4. Computer Books: General    5. Computer Center Management    6. Copyright Law    7. Copyright and electronic data    8. Copyright and electronic data processing    9. Information Management    10. Intellectual Property - Copyright    11. Intellectual Property - General    12. Internet    13. Internet industry    14. Law    15. Law and legislation    16. Management    17. United States    18. Computers / Internet / Web Site Design    19. English law: copyright    20. Web Development   

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A great IP text book
I got the first edition of this book because it was the required text for a course I took in UC Berkeley a number of years ago.I have been practicing IP law for about 10 years and I still use it as a quick reference (I also obtained the 2nd Edition).In my opinion this is a very well done book and an useful tool for someone who wants to have the overall picture of a complex issue.

Primer, No Less
A waste of paper is rather harsh. Yes, this book is not for the paralegal, but I found that it was a great primer for those that may be interested in some of the operation of law -- exactly who I am. I have no real desire to be a paralegal or more, nor do I want to study law in school, but this book is great in that I am presented with basic information in readable form, with no background in law. I give this four stars because it seems to advertise highly technical information, when it really isn't.

200+ pages of useless copyright info.
A useless text for the real world.Patent paralegals are in demand and this book does not help prepare them.Copyright prosecution for paralegals is limited to finding the proper form that the client can fill-in themselves. Read more

Subjects:  1. Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice    2. Business & Economics    3. Business/Economics    4. General    5. Handbooks, manuals, etc    6. Intellectual Property    7. Intellectual Property - General    8. Legal Profession    9. Legal Reference / Law Profession    10. Legal assistants    11. United States    12. Business & Economics / General    13. Intellectual property, copyright & patents    14. USA   

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Complex But Wonderful Nonetheless
The book is written in a very complex style -- especially the sections where Lessig goes into the nitty gritty of the architecture behind the Internet -- but the book is a wonderful read, especially for those who come from the mindset that copyright laws should serve to give full control to the creator. While Lessig's style is unnecessarily complex, the book is ultimately worth the effort -- especially for Internet enthusiasts and entrepreneurs who need to understand the implications of copyright laws and how they affect culture and future ideas.

Important book for IP lawyers and internet architects
This is the best of Lessig's books that I've read so far.Lessig is one of the more articulate spokespersons for the movement to protect the public domain, which includes such groups as the Electronic Frontier Foundation, Creative Commons, etc., although he may be more moderate in his views than some. From whence comes invention?
Ultimately, the flaw in Lessig's books is his belief that the revolution of personal computing and the internet are the products of intellectuals like himself.Undermining the freedom and property rights of the programmers and companies who really invented these marvels is a profound threat to one of America's most vital and creative industries. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Communications    2. Current Affairs    3. Intellectual Property - General    4. International    5. Legal Reference / Law Profession    6. Politics/International Relations    7. Impact of science & technology on society    8. Intellectual property, copyright & patents    9. Law / Intellectual Property    10. POLITICS & GOVERNMENT    11. Social issues    12. USA   

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A Must-Have Reference for Anyone Unclear about Copyright Issues
This is an excellent, time-saving reference that explains the process of "getting permission" in plain language and demystifies most of the myths and assumptions surrounding copyright issues. The author goes beyond giving general advice on how to get permission by providing step by step instructions and easy-to-use forms. This book should be read before starting your creative work...it'll inform you of what's legal and what isn't.

Great Reference!
There is a lot of information in this book, lots to read and it is very in depth on the subject of copyrighted materials. What is very convenient is that the book includes a CD which has all of the forms that you will need to seek permission for various copyrighted materials. There are few books out there that will answer so many topics related to this subject in the detail that it does. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Computer & Internet    2. Copyright Law    3. Copyright licenses    4. Intellectual Property - Copyright    5. Law    6. Legal Reference / Law Profession    7. Popular works    8. Practical Guides    9. Trademark licenses    10. United States   

Subjects:  1. Economic aspects    2. Intellectual Property - General    3. Intellectual property    4. Law    5. Legal Reference / Law Profession    6. United States    7. Intellectual property, copyright & patents    8. Law / Intellectual Property   

Subjects:  1. Biotechnology    2. Life Sciences - Botany    3. Medical    4. Pharmacology    5. Science    6. Deforestation    7. Forests, rainforests    8. Intellectual property, copyright & patents    9. Management of land & natural resources    10. Science / Biotechnology   

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Eye opening; everyone should read this book
Professor Litman tackles the dense and often counterintuitive basis of copyright law and delivers an easy to understand explanation of what copyright law is, what it attempts to accomplish, why it was deemed necessary, and how it came to be that copyright owners (e.g., the RIAA) are suing your teenage sons and daughters.
A Difficult Read - But Good Information
I found this to be a maddening book to read. The author is a lawyer, and this is apparent from the writing style. I don't know why law schools teach their students to write in such a meandering and confusing manner. However, lawyers should consider that the general population, even the educated portion is not trained (or really interested) in reading this peculiar writing style. Jessica Litman states that she thinks US copyright law has been gerrymandered to the point where it is virtually unintelligible, but then proceeds to do the same thing to her book.
Good Recent History of Copyright Law
This is a good book if you want a detailed history of how copyright law evolved to accomodate digital technology and the Internet.That is the focus of Litman's work.Her writing is engaging and straightforward, and she has good reasons for being pessimistic and disappointed with the current Copyright Act. ... Read more

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Subjects:  1. Copyright, International    2. History    3. Intellectual Property - Copyright    4. Intellectual Property - General    5. International    6. Law    7. Legal Reference / Law Profession    8. EU law: intellectual property, copyright & patents    9. English law: intellectual property    10. Intellectual property, copyright & patents    11. Law / Patent, Trademark, Copyright    12. Law | Intellectual Property | Intellectual Property   

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An invaluable addition to library systems of elementary and high-schools
Very strongly recommended reading, Copyright Catechism: Practical Answers To Everyday School Dilemmas by Carol Simpson (Associate Professor in the School of Library and Information Sciences at the University of North Texas) is the an invaluable addition to library systems of elementary and high-schools. Inclusive of helpful and easy-to-use features such as answers to real-world questions other teachers have about daily copyright dilemmas, information about copyright law in an easily followed question-to-answer format, and significant contributions from the Library Media Connection's "Copyright Questions of the Month" by Carol Simpson. Copyright Catechism is an accessible and practical read for all school teachers.
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Subjects:  1. Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice    2. Copyright    3. Copyright Law    4. Educational Media In Teaching    5. Fair use (Copyright)    6. Intellectual Property - Copyright    7. Law    8. Legal Reference / Law Profession    9. Miscellanea    10. United States   

Subjects:  1. Cases    2. Intellectual property    3. International    4. Law    5. Legal Reference / Law Profession    6. Property    7. United States    8. Intellectual property, copyright & patents   

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Good Introduction for the Non-Professional
This book is an excellent introduction to the concepts of trademarks. It's in its seventh edition, so it's been around long enough to get errors worked out and up to date enough to reflect the latest legal changes.
A VERY HANDY REFRENCE AND OVERVIEW A GOOD STARTING POINT.
To my knowledge, the best, simple, handy reference for Trademark available.
Very useful background information for laymen
This is a great resource for marketing professionals, entrepreneurs, and non-trademark attorneys to understand the basics of trademark law.However, this book is no substitute for professional legal advice from an experienced trademark attorney when it comes to protection a property that is becoming scarce and more valuable as business migrates into the online world. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business names    2. Copyright Law    3. Intellectual Property - Trademark    4. Law    5. Law and legislation    6. Legal Reference / Law Profession    7. Patent, Trademark, Copyright    8. Popular works    9. Trademark And Letterhead Design    10. Trademarks    11. United States   

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The "Go To" Bookto Exploit Your Intellectual Assets
"From Ideas to Assets" remains the "go-to" book for intellectual property executives & businesses. It is essential reading for inventors, Boards of Directors, senior & middle level executives, investors, analysts, bankers, R&D departments, CTO's, IP attorneys, licensing consultants -- anyone whose mission is to derive shareholder, business or personal value from intellectual.
This book is filled with nonsense
Many of the articles in this collection haven't withstood the test of time -- a mere three years.
Excellent book for managers
This "easy to read" book was especially helpful for me as an MBA candidate to appreciate the growing importance of IP in today's business world.It is one of the best books for managers and investors to acquaint themselves with the business of IP and get a head start on something that is critical for business success today."From Ideas to Assets" is a book that describes Intellectual Property assets from a perspective that is usually ignored by most companies and individuals today. It enlightens the reader about the importance of IP as Business assets that can be leveraged by companies to gain sustainable competitive advantage and increase shareholder wealth. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Accounting - General    2. Assets (Accounting)    3. Business / Economics / Finance    4. Corporate Finance    5. Intellectual Property - General    6. Intellectual Property - Patent    7. Intellectual property    8. Investment Finance    9. Investments    10. Investments & Securities - General    11. Law    12. Patents    13. Intellectual property, copyright & patents    14. Investment & securities    15. Law / Intellectual Property   

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The Facts
If it is the facts that you are after than this is the book.

Copywriting For Insomiacs Would Have Been A Better Title
This is one of the most boring books I have ever read. A real waste.I do not beleive that Mr. Gabay has handeled the subject sucesfully.Frankly anything I have learnt on copwriting was through reading the "Copywriters Handbook" by Robert Bly.While Mr. Bly can identify was able to identify successful copwriting campaign by various organisations Mr Gabay could only resort to a fictious company calledscotsdalenorth...i guess because he was not able to identify and discuss sucessful copywriting ad campaigns.
Entertaining and informative...
Personally, I prefer Bly's approach to learning the discipline, but I would also recommend this book.It's very entertaining, very informative, and it teaches sound copywriting principles. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Advertising & Promotion    2. Authorship    3. Copyright Law    4. Language    5. Language Arts & Disciplines    6. Reference    7. Writing Skills    8. Reference / Writing Skills