books about: copyrights     books:     Copyrights      The Public Domain: Enclosing the Commons of the Mind James Boyle Yale University Press, 2008 The one thing you should read in this subject, and at least five times Jamie Boyle's work -- both academic and activist -- has define the field of copyright, or copy-left, or copy-fight. His earlier book, Shamans, Software and Spleens : Law and the Construction of the Information Society, was the book that got me to recognize how ...             The Plain & Simple Guide to Music Publishing: Foreword by Tom Petty (Book) Randal Wixen Hal Leonard, 2008 Something every songwriter should read In the heat of creation, most of us forget that after the smoke clears - music is a business. Some of us assume that if we are lucky enough to "Make It" - there will be someone else to take care of the day to day details for us - while we sculpt the next masterpiece. ...             The Pocket Lawyer for Filmmakers: A Legal Toolkit for Independent Producers Thomas A. Crowell Focal Press, 2007 A must have for anyone in the entertainment industry This book helps anyone who wants to do or is doing anything in entertainment be on top of their game. I carry this book with me, along with my bible (that says a lot about the book right there!) I read it every chance I get and learn so much more as a ...             Invention Analysis and Claiming: A Patent Lawyer's Guide Ronald D. Slusky American Bar Association, 2007 Patent Powerhouse! I'm a newly minted patent associate. I've seen other massive tomes around on drafting basics. I'm aware that the bosses rarely have time to initiate a tutorial for the associates. So, what's the solution? I just happened to read an ABA pitch for Slusky's book and ...             Business and Legal Forms for Photographers (with CD-ROM) Tad Crawford Allworth Press, 2002 Great book This is a very beneficial book. And for the price, you can't go wrong.             Patents and How to Get One: A Practical Handbook U.S. Department of Commerce Dover Publications, 2000 A convenient concise OVERVIEW This is quick 85-page overview of the patent process. It provides the key steps, requirements, and definitions in very plain terms (almost in the same style of language as the IRS's 1040EZ instructions). However, it steers clear from giving ADVICE. If you need advice, ...             Patents, Copyrights & Trademarks For Dummies (For Dummies (Business & Personal Finance)) Henri J. A. Charmasson, John Buchaca For Dummies, 2008 Patents, Copyrights & Trademarks for Dummies I applied for a US Federal Trademark on July 13th and besides putting the (c) on my name and art work... I never thought much about sending in anything to the Copyright office in D.C. End of August a check company contacted me to license my artwork for their checks ...             Content: Selected Essays on Technology, Creativity, Copyright, and the Future of the Future Cory Doctorow Tachyon Publications, 2008 Cory's book is a great resource on DRM and copyright problems. I've read or seen most of the material in this book online and am a big fan of Cory's work. I thought this would be a great resource to have instead of a bunch of print outs or bookmarks. Cory Doctorow has some of the best thought out arguments against DRM and for ...             All You Need To Know About the Music Business: 6th Edition Donald S. Passman Free Press, 2006 All you need to know about the music business: 6th edition Awesome. Easy to read. Clearly and methodically organized. Extremely helpful at any level of the music profession but especially near the beginning of your career because the book explains how to run your own music business independently from large producers, if you ...             Remix: Making Art and Commerce Thrive in the Hybrid Economy Lawrence Lessig Penguin Press HC, The, 2008 Think of the children The core of this book is a question about what kind of world we want to create for future generations. Lessig presents an argument that the natural way humans interact with content is to remix it, as we are used to doing with text. Just as we take no offense when ...             Introduction to Patent Law (Introduction to Law Series) Janice M. Mueller Aspen Publishers, 2006 Great prep for the patent bar! This book is great for preparing for the patent bar. As a scientist (physics background) wanting to take the patent bar, I found this book clear, logical, and easy to read. I was hesitant on buying it for studying for the patent bar after reading some of the reviews. ...             Essentials of Licensing Intellectual Property (Essentials (John Wiley)) Alexander I. Poltorak, Paul J. Lerner Wiley, 2003 good read (considering the subject) This is a good guide for introducing someone to the subject. Like the title says, it's the essentials, giving the reader a foundation to come back to wherever the particulars of their situation might take them. It is a big plus that the book is surprisingly readable - ...             The Entrepreneur's Guide to Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks, Trade Secrets & Licensing Gilbert Guide Berkley Trade, 2004 Excellent Coverage of the Subject Matter This is a wonderful book. For starters, it's well written, nicely organized, and easy to read. Just as important, it's targeted to entrepreneurs and does a great job of focusing on the issues that relate to starting and growing a new business venture -- rather than ...             Patent Failure: How Judges, Bureaucrats, and Lawyers Put Innovators at Risk James Bessen, Michael J. Meurer Princeton University Press, 2008 A calm look at the evidence for patent reform Anyone inclined to read this book should just ignore its subtitle -- "How Judges, Bureaucrats, and Lawyers Put Innovators At Risk." I can only imagine that was thrown in to make this book appeal to right-wingers. Which is really strange, come to think of it: the book ...             Licensing Art 101, Third Edition: Publishing and Licensing Your Artwork for Profit Michael Woodward ArtNetwork, 2007 This basic introduction is thoroughly 'user friendly' Now in a newly updated and expanded third edition, "Licensing Art 101: Publishing And Licensing Your Artwork For Profit" takes up where most art classes leave off -- how to make a living as an artist. Drawing upon his more than 31 years of experience and expertise in ...          products you might be interested in search for books bureaucrats, entrepreneur, independent, intellectual, introduction, photographers      toavi.com    web randomly chosen book: The Undead: Skin and Bones (Zombie Anthology)