Legal Assistance : Trademark Law Books

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 Topics in the book include: * 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. 

Protect your business name and logo! Your business name, the names of your key products, and your logos, packaging, and slogans--all of these can function as trademarks that distinguish your business and its services and products. So it's important to choose your marks carefully and protect them vigilantly. Here, you'll find the most up-to-date information on how to select and protect a great trademark. Learn how to: choose trademarks that distinguish you from competitors search for marks that might conflict with your own register your mark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office protect your marks from unauthorized use by others resolve trademark disputes outside the courtroom, and create an Internet presence and secure a domain name. Includes step-by-step instructions on how to register and maintain your trademark with the federal government.  Thoroughly updated, the 13th edition includes the latest laws and court cases, including the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to allow registration of a "disparaging" phrase.