Intellectual Property: Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights (Paperback)

~ Richard W. Stim (Author)

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Product Description

This book introduces readers to the origins of copyright law, the extent of trademark rights, and what is patentable. It covers such topics as rights granted under copyright, principles of fair use, the first sale doctrine, issues of ownership, copyright registration, and securing Internet domains. It is written for legal assistants and paralegals working in the intellectual property field. It includes step-by-step information to use and register the various forms required in intellectual property law, including trademark and copyright application as well as supporting documentation such as assignments and declarations. This comprehensive reference is a valuable resource for professionals specializing in the area of intellectual property. ALSO AVAILABLE - INSTRUCTOR'S SUPPLEMENT: Instructor's Guide (ISBN# 0-7668-2666-X). Call Customer Support to Order.

About the Author

Richard Stim, JD, is a practicing attorney and adjunct professor at San Francisco State University's paralegal program and an instructor of Intellectual Property Law for the Consortium for Advance Legal Education. He is the author of several legal texts on topics such as copyright law, music law, patents, and licensing inventions.

Product Details

• Paperback: 680 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 2 edition (October 16, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766826651
• ISBN-13: 978-0766826656
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #518,968 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A classic, June 10, 2000

By	Robert Rutherford (San Francisco) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Intellectual Property: Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights (Delmar Paralegal) (Paperback)

The work, written origionally for IP paralegals, trancends it's origional purpose and serves as a rational, readable introduction to IP. This books excellence has made it a standard for many years and it's quality remains undiminished.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great IP text book, January 27, 2006

By	Blanca M. "Blanca" (Berkeley, CA) - See all my reviews

I got the first edition of this book because it was the required text for a course I took in UC Berkeley a number of years ago. I have been practicing IP law for about 10 years and I still use it as a quick reference (I also obtained the 2nd Edition). In my opinion this is a very well done book and an useful tool for someone who wants to have the overall picture of a complex issue.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Primer, No Less, September 27, 2004

By	Peder M. Rice "needs more time for books" (Minot, ND, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A waste of paper is rather harsh. Yes, this book is not for the paralegal, but I found that it was a great primer for those that may be interested in some of the operation of law -- exactly who I am. I have no real desire to be a paralegal or more, nor do I want to study law in school, but this book is great in that I am presented with basic information in readable form, with no background in law. I give this four stars because it seems to advertise highly technical information, when it really isn't.