Showing results for "gillen e stephen"

Delve into the harrowing true story of a man who was entrenched in London's criminal underworld, a tale as much about redemption as it is about crime. Born amidst Northern Ireland's violent conflict, his earliest memory - witnessing a young man's brutal demise - set the stage for a life entwined with the lawless. From grim children's homes to the notorious ranks of crime gangs, his quest for belonging led him down a path marked by danger and betrayal.His life took a perilous turn d...

This monograph covers what a copyright is, what can be copyrighted, ownership of copyright, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, duration of a copyright, statutory formalities of copyright, infringement, fair use, remedies, and criminal offenses.

Writing and crafting a textbook and attending to authoring tasks is a time-consuming, complex—some would say monumental—project, even harrowing at times. This updated and expanded third edition will empower you to undertake textbook development by guiding you through the nuts and bolts of the development process, and providing essential background information on the changing higher education publishing industry, as well as how to choose a publisher, write a textbook propos...

Writing and crafting a textbook and attending to authoring tasks is a time-consuming, complex—some would say monumental—project, even harrowing at times. This updated and expanded third edition will empower you to undertake textbook development by guiding you through the nuts and bolts of the development process, and providing essential background information on the changing higher education publishing industry, as well as how to choose a publisher, write a textbook propos...

Today, virtually all companies, artists, and innovators run the risk of losing their competititve edge-and big money-by not adequately safeguarding their intellectual property. Written by an expert in intellectual property law, this is the first book to address the full range of legal protections available-patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and licensing-with innovative information you won't find elsewhere, including:€ Legal landmines every successful entrepreneur must...

Licensing is a multi-billion dollar industry. More people than ever are involved with intellectual property transactions and arrangements in everyday business. Anyone using, selling, transferring, giving, or obtaining permissions to use a product protected by intellectual property law can benefit from this book. It serves as an introduction and guide to reviewing, writing, and negotiating most of the licenses and agreements necessary to turn intellectual property into profit.Whethe...

Unveil the Secrets to Safeguarding Your Business’s FutureWhen time is of the essence, ignorance is not bliss—it’s a liability. Enter L.A. Perkins, an acclaimed brand protection strategist and top-rated intellectual property attorney ready to arm you with the knowledge that could save your business from costly mistakes and legal nightmares.In Why Brand Protection Matters, Perkins distills over 27 years of legal practice and courtroom litigation expe...

A plain-English guide to intellectual property lawPatent, 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 lawrecent developments in the lawthe scope of IP protectionsample registration forms and other formsa substa...

An essential reference for practitioners, emphasizing how legal concepts affect the process of bringing architectural vision to reality.Law for Architects: What You Need to Know guides design professionals through the daunting landscape where design and construction meet the legal system. It provides an introduction—written in clear, reader-friendly language—to issues that arise at every stage in the practice of architecture. For architects starting or bui...

An updated, comprehensive guide to buying a franchise in the 21st century. Written by an experienced franchise attorney, "How To Buy a Franchise" offers an essential roadmap for franchise buyers. From the basics of understanding franchising to dissecting Franchise Disclosure Documents, this guide is long on practical information while short on legal jargon. The author includes a sample Franchise Disclosure Document with a generic Franchise Agreement to acquaint you with the legal documenta...

Nonprofit? Stay out of IRS trouble with the ultimate corporate housekeeping tool! Nearly 1.5 million nonprofit organizations are busy preserving historic sites, saving libraries, helping the homeless, greening our cities- and so much more. Yet, while some have sophisticated record-keeping systems, most nonprofits are staffed by volunteers who need help running the organization and keeping up a proper -- and legal --paper trail. Help has arrived! With Nonprofit Meetings, Minutes & Records ,...

Intellectual property law in the United States does not work well and it needs to be reformed—but not for the reasons given by most critics. The issue is not that intellectual property rights are too easily obtained, too broad in scope, and too long in duration. Rather, the primary problem is overreaching by publishers, producers, artists, and others who abuse intellectual property law by claiming stronger rights than the law actually gives them. From copyfraud—like phony copyright notices...