Internet Laws Affecting Your Company [Hardcover]

Brett J. Trout (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 20, 2005 | ISBN-10: 1589397290 | ISBN-13: 978-1589397293

What company does not use the Internet to do business? Unfortunately, out of the millions of companies online, only a handful understands the hundreds of Internet laws that can bring their thriving business to a screeching halt. Whether it is a security issue or a problem with a website developer, "Internet Laws Affecting Your Company" gives you the tools to keep your business on firm legal footing and out of the courtroom. From email to intellectual property, "Internet Laws Affecting Your Company" guides you and your company seamlessly through the expanding maze of Internet law and regulation. Each chapter highlights a specific legal issue using a simple, easy to read approach. Chapters highlight common problems facing your company, and provide quick and simple solutions to keep you out of harm's way. Written in clear, easy to understand language, "Internet Laws Affecting Your Company" serves as a handy desk reference on how various laws impact your everyday business activities on the Internet. In many cases, a quick glance at this invaluable reference will prevent your company from becoming another one of the thousands of Internet casualties.

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

Brett Trout is a registered patent attorney and past president of the Iowa Intellectual Property Law Association. He is the current Chair of the Iowa State Bar Association Technology Committee and author of the book "Internet Laws Affecting Iowa Companies." Mr. Trout is also a contributing author to the American Bar Association's book, "The e-Business Legal Arsenal: Practitioner Agreements and Checklists." He practices in the areas of Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Software Licensing and eCommerce compliance. His practice also includes federal litigation of Intellectual Property and Complex Technology issues. Mr. Trout has drafted and prosecuted hundreds of trademark and patent applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He specializes in drafting and negotiating software and complex technology licensing agreements, guiding clients through the numerous intricacies of these highly specialized areas of the law. His practice covers intellectual property protection and consultation for clients across the country, and he is a frequent lecturer on all aspects of intellectual property and information technology legal issues.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 116 pages
• Publisher: Virtualbookworm.com Publishing (June 20, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1589397290
• ISBN-13: 978-1589397293
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,515,214 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Brett Trout is a patent attorney and nationally recognized speaker on Patent, Trademark and Internet legal issues. He began practicing Intellectual Property Law in 1992, becoming a registered patent attorney in 1993. Since that time, he has drafted over one hundred patents and written three books. His blog, BlawgIT, was voted the sixth best law blog in the world. Brett has been a featured presenter at BlogWorld Expo as well as the 140 Character Conference. He is past President of the Iowa Intellectual Property Association and past Chair of the Iowa State Bar Association Technology Committee. He is also the co-founding director of the Iowa Volunteer Lawyers For the Arts (IVLA) project.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for Lawyers, September 2, 2005

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Randy Armentrout (Des Moines, IA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Internet Laws Affecting Your Company (Hardcover)

Our law firm represents businesses of all sizes. Advising businesses today requires a strong understanding of internet laws. Mr. Trout's book is a thorough yet concise digest of existing internet laws. The book also explains rather complex technical computer issues in an understandable way. I recommend this book for all lawyers.

4.0 out of 5 stars Internet Law Primer, July 31, 2007

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A.G. West (Ann Arbor, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Internet Laws Affecting Your Company (Paperback)

The book serves as a brisk review of the most common internet laws. These laws, such as, for example: I.P., DMCA, privacy and security laws, slander and libel, contracts, etc., must be well understood by almost anyone involved in operating a website. The cost of not knowing of what is legal or where liability ends can cost a fortune.

The book does well as a quick reference or internet law primer with a few injunctions brought up for further clarification. But I would not recommend the book for those who need detailed analysis of any internet law.

The book ends with ten likely legal oversights that could shutdown your website, a glossary, and a forms appendix, a privacy and acceptable use policy, and contractual agreements that you are free to use for your own company.

5.0 out of 5 stars This book will give you peace of mind..., November 30, 2006

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L. Fitz (South Dakota) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Internet Laws Affecting Your Company (Paperback)

This book is so helpful. It put my worries to rest right away. I do not have time to research how internet laws will effect my business and that's ok because this book covers all the bases. It is a great help to anyone doing business over the internet.