PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS, & TRADEMARKS, 2ND EDITION

Substantial revision of the easy-to-read first edition in the area of intellectual property rights. Includes new chapters on computer software as applied to copyright and international patents. Contains fresh material on trademarks. Explains the difference between a patent, copyright and trademark. Shows how to protect yourself before conducting a patent search. Provides all the information needed to communicate effectively with experts in the field. Discusses potential areas of legal dispute.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS, AND TRADEMARKS.

The History of Patents.

The History of Copyrights.

The History of Trademarks.

PATENTS.

What Is a Patent?.

How to Protect Yourself Before Seeking a Patent.

The Patent Search.

Applying for a Patent.

Patent Licensing.

Foreign Patents.

COPYRIGHTS.

What Is a Copyright?.

Being a Copyright Owner--Things to Do.

TRADEMARKS.

What Is a Trademark?.

How to Protect Your Trademark.

Help in Selecting a New Trademark.

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY.

Protecting Computer Technology.

OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY.

Trade Secrets.

MYTHS, TRIVIA, AND MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS, AND TRADEMARKS.

Myths.

Trivia.

Most Frequently Asked Questions.

Index.