The Copyright Handbook: What Every Writer Needs to Know - Softcover

Fishman, Stephen

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9781413308938: The Copyright Handbook: What Every Writer Needs to Know

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ISBN 10: 1413308937 ISBN 13: 9781413308938

Publisher: Nolo, 2008

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This must-have book for writers provides the legal forms necessary to protect creative expression under copyright law. With step-by-step instructions, the books show readers how to: � register a written work with the copyright office � use a copyright notice � transfer ownership of a copyright � recognize an adapted or recast work � protect works on the Internet � register multimedia works and multimedia rights � understand the "fair use" rule � get permission to use copyrighted work � profit from your copyright � and much more The 10th edition, completely updated with the latest laws and legal forms, also covers the new system for filing a copyright online.

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"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!, Every Landlord's Tax Deduction Guide and Home Business Tax Deductions plus many other legal and business books. He received his law degree from the University of Southern California in 1979. After time in government and private practice, he became a full-time legal writer in 1983.

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