Copyright Handbook, The: What Every Writer Needs to Know. This item is unavailable.Copyright Handbook, The: What Every Writer Needs to Know

What copyright law protects....and doesn't

No writers like to see their hard work or creativity copied by others - or to be accused of copying. Fortunately, The Copyright Handbook provides everything you need to protect yourself! Find information and forms to help you:

• register your work
• maximize copyright protection
• transfer ownership of copyright
• avoid infringement
• deal with infringers
• understand the "fair use" rule
• get permission to use copyrighted work
• profit from your copyright
  

This edition is updated to provide the latest copyright regulations, forms and rules for filing a copyright application.

Copyright law is a complex field, and it's crucial for writers to understand what's entailed. Stephen Fishman covers what a copyright is, how it's created and protected, limitations and transfer of ownership, how long it lasts, and what copyright infringement is all about. There are chapters on copyright registration, copyright notice, and how to deal with errors or omissions. Fishman also wades into the issues of derivative works and compilations, works for hire, and jointly authored works. He also tackles the confusion of copyrights in the online world of electronic publishing; the book is worth its price for this chapter alone. The appendix contains a variety of sample forms and blank forms and a PC-formatted disk of the same material.