Copyright Law: A Practitioner's Guide (Intellectual Property Law Library (Practising Law Institute)) [Ring-bound]

Bruce P. Keller (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1402400500 | ISBN-13: 978-1402400506 | Publication Date: November 1, 2004

PLI s Copyright Law clearly explains major federal copyright legislation and related court rulings, giving you the legal knowledge you need as an attorney to protect your clients copyright interests in the real world and in the virtual world of cyberspace. Written by two nationally recognized lawyers who have litigated major copyright cases in today s digital age, Copyright Law helps you to understand the scope of copyright owners exclusive rights; prove copyright infringement and obtain appropriate remedies; renew, restore, and recapture copyrights; know when Internet-related activities constitute copyright infringement; find out who owns a work for clearance purposes; exploit unique defenses and statutory safe harbors that exist in the digital environment; get insurance against litigation risks arising from possible infringing uses; and know when and how to register copyrights with the Copyright Office. Copyright Law features a bounty of step-by-step checklists, experienced tips, case studies, and other practical tools. Updated at least once a year, Copyright Law: A Practitioner s Guide is a must-have reference for copyright specialists and other intellectual property attorneys and a useful guide for general practitioners involved in copyright matters. Founded in 1933, Practising Law Institute is the nation s foremost provider of continuing legal education. PLI is a leading publisher of authoritative legal references and other information resources and offers more than 300 live and electronic programs nationally.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Written in a clear, sensible, and authoritative voice. An indispensible guidebook that is firmly rooted in practical experience." -- Ralph Oman, former Register of Copyrights

"[Copyright Law] manages the impossible, canvassing most of the field while still providing readable helpful advice...Highly recommended!" -- New York Law Journal

[Copyright Law is] written in a clear, sensible, and authoritative voice. [It is] an indispensable guidebook that is firmly rooted in practical experience. --Ralph Oman, former Register of Copyrights

[Copyright Law] manages the impossible: canvassing most of the field while providing readable, helpful advice ... Highly recommended. --New York Law Journal

[Copyright Law] manages the impossible: canvassing most of the field while providing readable, helpful advice ... Highly recommended. --New York Law Journal

About the Author

Bruce P. Keller is an attorney at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP in New York City. Jeffrey P. Cunard is an attorney at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP in Washington, D.C.

Product Details

• Ring-bound: 697 pages
• Publisher: Practising Law Institute (November 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402400500
• ISBN-13: 978-1402400506
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.3 x 2.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,551,373 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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