The Copyright Handbook: How to Protect & Use Written Works (Copyright Handbook, 5th ed) - Softcover

Fishman, Stephen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0873375483 ISBN 13: 9780873375481

Publisher: Nolo, 2000

Synopsis

What copyright law protects....and doesn't

No writers like to see their hard work or creativity copied by others - or to be accused of copying. Fortunately, The Copyright Handbook provides everything you need to protect yourself! Find information and forms to help you:

• register your work
• maximize copyright protection
• transfer ownership of copyright
• avoid infringement
• deal with infringers
• understand the "fair use" rule
• get permission to use copyrighted work
• profit from your copyright
  

This edition is updated to provide the latest copyright regulations, forms and rules for filing a copyright application.

About this title

Review:

"A thorough (and thoroughly enjoyable) discussion of the subject of copyright law as it applies to writers." Writer's Market "Presents a lucid, jargon-free explanation of copyright laws..." Library Journal "The Copyright Handbook will be a hit with librarians, copyright researchers, and anyone who wants to protect their work." Cheryl LaGuardia, Library Journal

About the Author:

Stephen Fishman is the author of many Nolo books, including Deduct It! Lower Your Small Business Taxes, Every Landlord's Tax Deduction Guide and Home Business Tax Deductions: Keep What You Earn--plus many other legal and business books. He received his law degree from the University of Southern California and after time in government and private practice, became a full-time legal writer.

About this edition

• Publisher: Nolo
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0873375483
• ISBN 13: 9780873375481
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5