Knowing the “going” royalty rate for virtually any product is as simple as reaching for the newly published Licensing Royalty Rates, 2015 Edition . This information-packed report details the royalty rates for over 1,500 products and services in ten lucrative licensed product categories–art, celebrity, character and entertainment, collegiate, corporate, designer, event, sports, nonprofit …
If you belong to a band and love the art of your job, but sing the blues when it comes to the business side, you need Music Law. Composed by musician and lawyer Richard Stim, the book explains how to: find the right manager buy, insure and maintain equipment get gigs and get paid tour on a …
The Art of Sampling: The Sampling Tradition of Hip Hop/Rap Music and Copyright Law
The art of sampling — one of the most innovative music processes to emerge in the late-twentieth century — stands today as both a celebrated art form and a cultural activity within the hip hop/rap music tradition and beyond. ‘The Art of Sampling’ (Amir Said, author of ‘The BeatTips Manual’), examines this complex and controversial music process, and …
Patent, Copyright, Trademark, Unfair Competition, Selected Statutes International Agreements
This compact volume contains all of the key patent, copyright, trademark, and unfair competition statutes and related international agreements in a form convenient for student use. This edition incorporates all of the changes made by the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA), which substantially rewrote the U.S. Patent Act and became fully effective in March 2013, as well as …
A brilliantly clear and up-to-date patent guide Patent law is changing, and this bestselling primer on patent law has up-to-date information on the America Invents Act, the most important change to American patent law in two centuries. Packed with detailed information, Nolo’s Patents for Beginners explains how to: document your invention acquire patent rights “read” a patent …
Gain an in-depth understanding of a topic that is vital to the success of anyone in or entering the music industry, with MUSIC COPYRIGHT LAW. From songwriters and performers to managers, producers, and agents – everyone is affected by the issues covered in this book. Avoiding the technical jargon and “lawyerspeak” that bogs down other books on the …
U.S. Patent Prosecution for Support Staff is a practical desk reference, designed to promote ongoing learning and job proficiency for paralegals and secretaries assisting patent practitioners in submitting filings to the United States Patent and Trademark Office. It presents complex filing requirements in an easy-to-follow format, and reduces volumes of information into concise, accessible learning points that will …
Harvesting Intangible Assets: Uncover Hidden Revenue in Your Company’s Intellectual Property
Whether you call it “harvesting intangible assets” or “intellectual property management,” organizations must make the most of everything they have to offer if they want to remain competitive. Yet, the majority of companies are oblivious to the wealth of revenue-producing opportunities hiding just below the strategic surface. In this thought-provoking book, author Andrew J. Sherman shares insights and …
Licensing Art and Design: A Professional’s Guide to Licensing and Royalty Agreements
This text shows the designer, illustrator, photographer or fine artist how to increase income by licensing creative images. Coverage includes: copyright, patent and trademark law; licensing agreements; maximizing royalties; negotiation checklists; model agreements; finding manufacturers; and licensing in …
Copyright, Unfair Competition, and Related Topics (University Casebook Series)
This casebook emphasizes the fundamentals of copyright law while also providing extensive coverage of major contemporary issues such as digital dissemination, fair use, and service provider liability. Coverage of moral rights, unfair competition, and publicity rights distinguishes it from the competition. Traditional case and statutory analysis is supplemented by a rich collection of background materials that …