Literary Law Guide for Authors : Copyright, Trademark, and Contracts in Plain Language

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• ISBN13: 9780967457970
• ISBN10: 0967457971
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2005-05-01
• Publisher: Legal Write Publications

Summary

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.

Author Biography

Tonya Marie Evans is an attorney who specializes in intellectual property, literary law, and estate planning. She is the author of Seasons of Her, Shine!, and has written for Black Issues Book Review, QBR/The Black Book Review, and CLEO magazine. She lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Susan Borden Evans, is a retired attorney who specialized in intellectual property, business law, and municipal finance for more than 30 years. She is a former chairperson of the intellectual property committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association and a former president of the Barristers Association of Philadelphia. She lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.