Copyright : examples and explanations

Using proven Examples & Explanations pedagogy, this comprehensive study guide provides students with a short account of the law, followed by a variety of concrete Examples & Explanations that help reinforce and give substance to the key rules and concepts in intellectual property law. Its flexible organization lets students move freely between topics that range from copyrights, to patents, trademarks and trade secrets. Keyed to all major IP survey courses and using compelling examples, Intellectual Property: Examples & Explanations is a straightforward guide that gives students a solid grounding in this dynamic area of law.

An overview of copyright -- Works of authorship -- Originality -- Fixation -- Ideas are not subject to copyright -- More excluded subject matter : functional aspects, infringing material, government works -- Initial ownership of copyright -- Formalities : copyright notice, registration, and deposit -- Duration of copyright -- Copyright transactions -- The Section 106 exclusive rights -- First sale -- Some other limits on the exclusive rights -- Fair use -- Moral rights in works of visual art -- Protections for technological measures and copyright management information -- Jurisdiction, standing, and the elements of an infringement action jurisdiction -- Contributory infringement and vicarious liability -- Remedies -- Three state law theories and federal preemption.