Stim introduces readers to the origins of copy-right law, the extent of trademark rights, and what is patentable. He includes step-by-step information to use and register the various forms required in intellectual property law, including trademark and copyright application as well as supporting docu[...]

Bankrupt celebs, Typhoid Mary's court battles, lawsuits by sports fans, and much more With just over 1.1 million practicing lawyers in the U.S. today, this small portion of the population has produced no shortage of entertainment for the rest of us. Or is it just that Americans sue each other over [...]

Understand virtually any contract and sign on the dotted line with confidence Contracts are a part of everyday life now -- you can't download a piece of software or accept an employment offer without having to click ""I agree"" or sign at least one piece of paper. But very few of us are able to dec[...]

Here's the primer every first-time inventor needs. Packed with detailed information and concise explanations, "Nolo's Patents for Beginners "defines what a patent is and what it can do for you. Step by step, it explains how to: . use basic patent principles
. document an invention
. conduct [...]

Want to use copyrighted material? Better get permission first.
If you plan to use any copyrighted material for your own purposes, you need to get permission first from the owners of that work. If you don't, you could find yourself slapped with an expensive and time-consuming lawsuit.
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Whether you're an inventor, designer, writer or programmer, you need to understand the language of intellectual property law. Otherwise, you can't intelligently deal with intellectual property issues such as:
. who owns creative works or valuable information
. how owners can protect and enf[...]