Patent, Copyright & Trademark: An Intellectual Property Desk Reference -- Richard Stim, Paperback
A plain-English guide to intellectual property law
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
- 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.
Author: Richard Stim
Publisher: NOLO
Published: 3/31/2026
Pages: 640
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.12 lbs
Size: 8.9" H x 6.9" L x 1.3" W
ISBN: 9781413333381
