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Literary Law Guide for Authors: Copyright, Trademark, and Contracts in Plain Language (Literary Entrepreneur series) |  | Author: Tonya Marie Evans
Creator: Dan Poynter
Publisher: Legal Write Publications
Category: Book
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 1218616
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2nd
Pages: 191
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.6
ISBN: 0967457971
Dewey Decimal Number: 343.730780705
EAN: 9780967457970
ASIN: 0967457971
Publication Date: May 1, 2005
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Product Description
Identifying writers' most important legal issues, this invaluable legal reference provides straightforward information and solutions on how writers can protect their works. With specific attention paid to intellectual property, contractual electronic rights, reclaiming copyright, fair use, permissions, work-for-hire, public domain, textual referrals, and trademarks, this resource provides information necessary for those looking to sell and protect their work. The most recent changes in copyright and trademark laws as well as pending and new legislation affecting writers are also covered. The appendix includes contract, copyright, and trademark forms commonly used by authors, which are also available in a PDF format on the accompanying CD-ROM.
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Great book for infopreneurs, general authors, and small business owners who write in order to promote their firms and companies! April 14, 2007
Jeff Lippincott (Princeton, NJ USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I think it does a wonderful job of describing the law and legal issues that an author should know about if they are going to take full advantage of their work product. Knowing the information contained in this book will most assuredly help a small business owner who creates publications to market her company and/or to provide herself with credibility. Definitely a must read for any infopreneur, too!
The book includes the following chapters:
1. From Writer to Literary Entrepreneur
2. Copyright
3. Copyright Registration of Online Works
4. Fair Use, Permissions, & Work Made for Hire
5. When Someone Violates Your Copyright
6. Other Legal Issues to Consider
7. Trademark
8. The Anatomy of a Trademark Application
9. Trademarks on the Internet
10. A Brief History of Intellectual Property Law
11. Pending Legislation Affecting Authors
12. Contracts Basics
13. The Publishing Agreement
14. Other Important Agreements
My favorite parts of the book were chapters 2, 4, 7, and 10. I'm glad chapters 3, 8, and 12-14 were included, too. I also enjoyed poking around the Net to learn a bit about the author. I only did this because of the way the author wrote her book. She included herself as part of the book's content. She is a somewhat young attorney who has an athletic background and clearly a drive to be a successful entrepreneur. The world would be a better place if there were more women like her.
I would have enjoyed the book more if it had not been ALL law. For example, while it is true that an author gets substantial protection from registering her copyright so she can sue and get damages. Most writings don't merit filing for such protection. I think it should have been pointed out that some writings don't really need the full range of protection, while others certainly do. If I write a 10-page ebook that helps me market my Web site. Do I really care if someone steals that from me? Probably not. But if I write a 170-page booklet that I sell at my seminars and workshops, then I better register my copyright because some real effort went into that publication and my seminars need it for credibility. I'd be at a loss if someone stole it. Things like this could have been included in the instant book being reviewed to make it better. 5 stars!
Best Ever!!!! January 16, 2006
Orville R. Walls III (Philadelphia PA)
This book is a great addition to any library or office. I use it in my law practice for quick and easy reference. If you own the 2003 edition, this one has been updated and is much easier to read.
A well-written coverage of a difficult subject June 21, 2007
J. T. Cooper (Marietta, GA, USA)
J. Tom Cooper (gktemugen@aol.com), a book reviewer for a radio network,
The author of this book shows how well she not only knows copyright law, but knows how to communicate with writers who don't have a legal background. The accompanying CD has a multitude of useful forms for contracts, copyright and trademarks. Authors and publishers alike will find this book essential in their business endeavors. The writing is clear, understandable, accurate and extremely helpful in explaining a complex subject in lay terms.
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