Patent, Copyright & Trademark: An Intellectual Property Desk Reference

Patent, Copyright & Trademark is a unique, comprehensive reference that explains the complex and fast-moving laws of intellectual property (IP). It covers patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets, and for each includes:

• an overview of the law

• recent developments in the law

• the scope of IP protection

• sample registration forms and other forms

• a substantial glossary of terms

Topics in the book include:

• the types of patents and the basics of applying for a patent

• what copyright protects and how AI is impacting copyright as we know it

• what marks can be registered and how to register a trademark

• what qualifies as a trade secret and how to protect trade secrets

Patent, Copyright & Trademark is a handy, one-stop reference for businesses that own or deal in IP, attorneys who need to have a basic understanding of IP law, individual inventors and creators, and anyone who wants to understand how this important area of law and business works.