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The copyright handbook; what every writer needs to know, 11th ed. (CD-ROM included)

Fishman, Stephen.

978-1-4133-1617-9

Fishman, an attorney who writes about the law, explains copyright law to writers of all types, as well as editors, publishers, literary agents, librarians, and teachers using the works of others. He provides a brief overview of the law and a guide to copyright notice and registration with the Copyright Office, then discusses key aspects in detail, including what is protected, adaptations and compilations, initial copyright ownership, transferring ownership, duration, fair use (including for specific groups like teachers), infringement, international protection, taxation, and permissions. The CD contains all legal forms in the book. This edition has updates on recent regulations and rules about filing online. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

Estate planning basics, 6th ed.

Clifford, Denis.

978-1-4133-1621-6

Clifford, an attorney and author of other books on the topic, explains the basics of estate planning to general readers. He discusses beneficiaries, providing care and protection to children, medical and financial decisions, wills, living trusts, other ways to avoid probate, retirement plans as estate planning devices, estate tax, reducing federal taxes, property control trusts, when to use a lawyer, and finalizing the plan. This edition has been updated with recent information on estate and gift tax laws, among others. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)

How to make patent drawings; a patent it yourself companion, 6th ed.

Lo, Jack and David Pressman.

978-1-4133-1257-7

In this update of the 2007 edition, a patent agent/inventor and a patent attorney provide information for do-it-yourselfers or those consulting an attorney on the latest rules, standards, and forms for the required drawings for patent applications. The guide includes guidelines for hand-drawn, computer, and camera images; ample examples; and tear-out forms for the petition for submitting color photographs/drawings, and the submission of corrected drawings to the US Patent and Trademark Office. An auxiliary website offers updates and resources. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)