Every Writers Guide To Copyright And Publishing Law
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| Author | : Ellen M. Kozak |
| Publisher | : Holt Paperbacks |
| Total Pages | : 160 |
| Release | : 2004-04-01 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 9780805073782 |
A newly revised and updated edition of the indispensable desk reference for writers, publishers, agents, and anyone else with questions about copyright and publishing laws What is a copyright? How often does it have to be renewed? How do you inherit it? How do you determine the copyright of a letter or an illustration? What defines “fair use”? How can you determine when something is in the “public domain”? How is material on the Internet copyrighted? This newly revised and updated edition of Every Writer’s Guide to Copyright and Publishing Law answers these and other pertinent questions in clear, accessible language. Ellen M. Kozak, herself an author and a lawyer, covers matters such as publishing contracts, libel, privacy, electronic property, moral rights, “Son of Sam” laws, and product liability, among others. For anyone involved in the book business—writers, editors, publishers, agents, lawyers, and even critics or scholars with questions about intellectual property— this authoritative and accessible desk reference is truly indispensable.
| Author | : Ellen M. Kozak |
| Publisher | : Holt Paperbacks |
| Total Pages | : 144 |
| Release | : 1990-07-15 |
| Genre | : Law |
| ISBN | : 9780805012224 |
| Author | : Ellen M. Kozak |
| Publisher | : Holt Paperbacks |
| Total Pages | : 160 |
| Release | : 1997-01-15 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 9780805048049 |
Learn how to safeguard your work against theft and plagiarism with this straightforward, invaluable guide to copyright and publishing law, including a new section on multimedia and electronic copyright information.
| Author | : Lloyd J. Jassin |
| Publisher | : Wiley |
| Total Pages | : 228 |
| Release | : 1998-02-04 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 9780471146544 |
"A thoughtful, comprehensive, and invaluable guide for writers."--Bernard Lefkowitz, Professor, Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism "Easy to read and understand . . . should be on every publisher's reference shelf."--Jan Nathan, Executive Director, Publishers Marketing Association For anyone who has ever faced the confusing web of copyright and libel laws, this practical, problem-solving guide is a godsend. In clear, jargon-free language, legal experts provide the information and techniques you need to prepare a manuscript or multimedia work for publication. You'll learn how to: * Clear rights for all types of copyrighted materials, including quotations, photographs, fine art, motion picture stills, song lyrics, and more * Protect yourself against libel suits * Determine if a work is in the public domain * Assess if quoting without permission qualifies as fair use * Locate rights holders * Negotiate clearances Includes library of sample forms: * permission letter * interview release * model release * work-made-for-hire agreement * copyright assignment * photograph license
| Author | : William S. Strong |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1993 |
| Genre | : Copyright |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Jacqueline D. Lipton |
| Publisher | : University of California Press |
| Total Pages | : 272 |
| Release | : 2020-08-04 |
| Genre | : Law |
| ISBN | : 0520301811 |
This accessible, reader-friendly handbook will be an invaluable resource for authors, agents, and editors in navigating the legal landscape of the contemporary publishing industry. Drawing on a wealth of experience in legal scholarship and publishing, Jacqueline D. Lipton provides a useful legal guide for writers whatever their levels of expertise or categories of work (fiction, nonfiction, or academic). Through case studies and hypothetical examples, Law and Authors addresses issues of copyright law, including explanations of fair use and the public domain; trademark and branding concerns for those embarking on a publishing career; laws that impact the ways that authors might use social media and marketing promotions; and privacy and defamation questions that writers may face. Although the book focuses on American law, it highlights key areas where laws in other countries differ from those in the United States. Law and Authors will prepare every writer for the inevitable and the unexpected.
| Author | : Lee Wilson |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 262 |
| Release | : 2009-11-02 |
| Genre | : Law |
| ISBN | : 1621531961 |
• Who needs this book? Only every writer, photographer, illustrator, designer, businessperson, musician, songwriter, filmmaker, teacher, researcher, advertiser, and Web designer in the United States • How to find copyright owners, request permissions, and keep records • Easy-reference copyright duration chart, form agreements, form letters, resources, and checklists Permissions—they’re enough to make anyone crazy. Thank heavens there’s Fair Use, Free Use and Use by Permission, the one-volume reference that is sure to save the sanity of thousands of grateful readers. Writers, photographers, illustrators, designers, teachers, researchers—anyone involved with intellectual property needs this practical, straightforward guide to copyright law. Find out what constitutes fair use, how to get permissions, and how to protect creative work, plus learn about copyright infringement, public domain, and much more. Illuminating true-life stories enliven the ins and outs of copyright law, and helpful charts, resource lists, and forms make the permissions experience vastly more manageable. Let a respected intellectual property lawyer show the way through the copyright maze!
| Author | : Jacqueline D. Lipton |
| Publisher | : University of California Press |
| Total Pages | : 272 |
| Release | : 2020-08-04 |
| Genre | : Law |
| ISBN | : 0520301803 |
This accessible, reader-friendly handbook will be an invaluable resource for authors, agents, and editors in navigating the legal landscape of the contemporary publishing industry. Drawing on a wealth of experience in legal scholarship and publishing, Jacqueline D. Lipton provides a useful legal guide for writers whatever their levels of expertise or categories of work (fiction, nonfiction, or academic). Through case studies and hypothetical examples, Law and Authors addresses issues of copyright law, including explanations of fair use and the public domain; trademark and branding concerns for those embarking on a publishing career; laws that impact the ways that authors might use social media and marketing promotions; and privacy and defamation questions that writers may face. Although the book focuses on American law, it highlights key areas where laws in other countries differ from those in the United States. Law and Authors will prepare every writer for the inevitable and the unexpected.
| Author | : Kenneth P. Norwick |
| Publisher | : Page Street Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 304 |
| Release | : 2017-09-12 |
| Genre | : Law |
| ISBN | : 1624144500 |
This comprehensive, authoritative and accessible book enables creators to understand the legal rights and safeguard their work from a wide variety of risks in both cyberspace and traditional media. It explains major developments in the applicable law and in the publishing, communications, art and entertainment businesses so you'll be able to confidently secure your work, negotiate contracts and avoid lawsuits. This essential book guides you through the major legal areas of special concern to creators: copyright and other legal rights; libel, privacy, obscenity and other legal risks; contracts; the cyber revolution; and business and tax matters affecting creative people. Whether you are an author, artist, photographer or are in another creative field, this approachable guide will help you become legally savvy without having to wade through dense legal jargon or rely on Google searches or Wikipedia.
| Author | : Lee Wilson |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 999 |
| Release | : 2018-04-10 |
| Genre | : Law |
| ISBN | : 1621536211 |
"A definitive resource." —Midwest Book Review A Clear, Friendly Reference for Using, Protecting, and Profiting from Copyright Copyright may seem like a mystery, but it is actually quite easy to understand—as Lee Wilson demonstrates in The Copyright Guide, Fourth Edition. This resource explains everything you need to know to make copyright work for you, including how to license your copyrights, how to acquire the right to use the works of others, what copyright infringement is, how to protect your works from infringement, and how to avoid infringing on the works of others. This is a must-read for anyone who creates or uses copyright—which, due to the explosion of information technology, is just about everyone! In plain language with scores of real-life examples, this newly updated edition addresses important issues in copyright, including: How to secure copyright protection without a lawyer What constitutes copyright infringement How copyright law applies to new media When parody is really infringement How to handle copyright trolls With informative tips and easy-to-use forms, The Copyright Guide will save you legal fees, make sure you avoid infringing on the works of others, and help you protect and profit from what you create.
