It focuses on the three graphmain forms of us federal intellectual propertytrademark, and patentbut. Answers to frequently asked questions about what is protected by. Protection of movie titles through intellectual property laws an introduction to media and films communication is the name we give 1, to the countless ways that humans have of keeping in touch not just words and music, pictures and print, nods and becks, postures and plumages. This edition considers important new cases which expose the ever expanding reach of intellectual property law in australia. The series covers all areas of intellectual property law, at the practical and conceptual level, including patents, trademark and related fields. If you are writing a book, learning about s is vital.
Whether you are a longtime author with published work and contracts, or you are a selfpublished or hybrid author with some titles selfpublished and some licensed to publisherpartners, you need to do some serious thinking and track all of those licenses. Intellectual property law does not protect titles as easily or as. Trade secret laws are included in intellectual property laws because, like other intellectual property laws, they prevent the unauthorized use of certain intangible subject matter. Whose name is it anyway intellectual property in titles of books. Intellectual property covering all aspects of intellectual property law, we have everything you need to keep up to date with the latest legal developments affecting patents, trade marks and designs. Selecting and protecting the title of your book how to use. Siva vaidhyanathans new book is an important introduction to ips development and discontents.
Intellectual property law be first to hear about new textbooks, new editions, and updates in intellectual property law by ensuring you are correctly signed up to receive enewsletters from us. Titleintellectual property legal definition of title. Good form aside, would there be any intellectual property violations if a book is published with a title that is the same or similar to that of another book. List of books and articles about intellectual property online. Text and essential cases continues to provide a comprehensive, uptodate legal analysis of modern intellectual property law. Oconnors federal intellectual property codes plus 20102011. From breast cancer gene sequencing to plain tobacco packaging, from the kookaburra song to mobile league coverage and the. May 09, 2017 intellectual property is arguably the most important and least clearly understood concept in the world sk readers live and work in. However, intellectual property ip covers more than just s, patents and trademarks. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers.
For example, chicken soup for the soul is a registered trademark, as is the dummies series of books. Copyright for the names of songs is not available, at least in the u. Changes in data regulation mean that even if you currently receive emails from us, they may not continue if you are not correctly optedin. There are many types of intellectual property, and some countries recognize more than others. The book ends with three practical examples of doing intellectual property differently.
If you dont see instructions for the version youre using, learn how to switch versions or report a problem. May 30, 2019 even if you cant a book title, or the other items listed above, you can register the title as a trademark. A joint study by the international publishers association and the world intellectual property organisation available here reveals that in the year 2016, 57. What is the proper procedure when an editor receives 2 or more manuscripts by collaborating authors based on the same data but with conflicting results.
The most wellknown types are s, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets. Please see the implementation guide policy on title to intellectual property arising under crown procurement contracts for more information. Properly selected and maintained, your books title can be your most valuable intellectual property asset. Whose name is it anyway intellectual property in titles. Business, employment, and intellectual property titles law. To sum it up, all intellectual property rights on the brands, characters, titles, and other properties of disney are owned by the walt disney company and its affiliates and cannot be used. Intellectual property quiz by laura king, ma, els directions. Intellectual property law answer book is an easytouse resource for practitioners facing a patent, trademark, or issue for the first time, or looking for a refresher on ip law. In addition to our books we also publish a range of journals and case reports such. Intellectual property covering all aspects of intellectual property law, we have everything you need to keep up to date with the latest legal developments affecting. Intellectual property facebook help center facebook. The term intellectual property first came into being in the 19th century, but only became commonly used towards the end of the 20th century.
Patent and trademark office thinks the duplication of titles would be confusing or would dilute someones brand. Monetizing intellectual property in the changing music industry seminar paper from the year 2010 in the subject business economics marketing, corporate communication, crm, market research, social media, grade. None of the stories are clearcut or have the easy output indicator of a signing ceremony or a press release. Whose name is it anyway intellectual property in titles of. May 10, 2012 due to their short length, the ip rights that could attach to song titles are trademark rights. Business, employment, and intellectual property titles recommendations for you based on your interests.
Policy on title to intellectual property arising under. Intellectual property, long story short the scholarly kitchen. If you are an author, it is helpful to think of your book as the headwaters of your very own intellectual property nile. The term single title refers to a particular book title, such as gone with the.
As i discuss below, under trademark law, some titles. The right of publicity is the right of a person to control the commercial value and exploitation of his or her name, voice, or likeness. Each title is edited by a distinguished specialist specifically selected for depth of understanding and knowledge of the extensive secondary literature, under the direction of the series editor. Intellectual property law abaipl offers books providing indepth coverage in all areas of ip law and practice. Oct 15, 2019 book publishing has changed dramatically over the last twenty years, and authors of all stripes have new opportunities to manage. Discover librarianselected research resources on intellectual property from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals. Single titles the title of a particular work are not protected by law and may only be protected by unfair competition law and possibly trademark law if the publisher can demonstrate that the title has. As i discuss below, under trademark law, some titles are more worthy of trademark protection than others. Gardiners answer is correct there are unfortunately no definitive loopholes that apply to the use of anothers ed work in part or whole without getting permission. Dela cruz a complete and updated book exclusively dedicated to. With the advent of the pubpub platform, we are pleased to make these interviews and case studies available, along with the full text of the book, in an open, cclicensed edition. Since coverage in ip courses varies, this book focuses on the core issues in each subject area. This book is designed to facilitate the introduction of international, transnational, and comparative law issues into a domestic intellectual property course. I have observed that students that master these concepts consistently outperform their peers on the exam.
Book publishing has changed dramatically over the last twenty years, and authors of all stripes have new opportunities to manage. Managing intellectual property in the book publishing industry 1 publishers should consult their local authorities and national legislation for detailed information and advice on troublesome matters. The 100 best intellectual property books recommended by randy pitchford, such as. Discover the best intellectual property law in best sellers. Intellectual property strategy was published in paperback and subsequently released with additional content in an enhanced ipad edition. Critical concepts in intellectual property law series. The issue that you could run into is whether using the song title is likely to confuse a consumer into believing that the company is associated with the musical artist that created the original song. Whats the deal with using disney intellectual property. Intellectual property legal definition of intellectual property. You may be able to trademark a book title or series title a trademark is more difficult to get than a, but you might be able to trademark a book is the u. Intellectual property law books rex book store rex estore. Trademark law protects words, slogans, logos and even designs that identify the source of goods or services.
Intellectual property law does not protect titles as easily or as comprehensively as it protects the contents of a literary work. The world intellectual property organization wipo was founded in 1967 as a specialized agency of the united nations with its headquarters in geneva, switzerland. This book is an introduction to intellectual property law, the set of private legal rights that allows individuals and corporations to control intangible creations and marksfrom logos to novels to drug formulaeand the exceptions and limitations that define those rights. This book is the first to provide a detailed and critical account of the emergence, development, and implementation of plant variety protection laws in asian countries. As an infoprenueur, the goal is to create multiple merchandise licensing revenue streams that flow from your book and book title. Protection of movie titles through intellectual property laws. Intellectual property ip is a category of property that includes intangible creations of the human intellect. In unusual situations, part or all of a song title may be protected by trademark law. This book is not intended to be a comprehensive treatise or study aid for all intellectual property issues. Intellectual property law is the definitive textbook on this subject an allembracing and detailed guide to intellectual property law. Managing intellectual property in the book publishing industry wipo.
List of books and articles about intellectual property. Managing intellectual property in the book publishing industry. The company and its subsidiaries own, possess, license or otherwise have rights to use all patents, trademarks and service marks, trade names, s, domain names in each case including all registrations and applications to register same, inventions, trade secrets, technology, knowhow and other intellectual property collectively, the intellectual. The intellectual property laws that you might be hoping to use to protect your song title are and trademark laws. Protection of movie titles through intellectual property. Are song titles covered by intellectual property law. Intellectual property law paperback lionel bently, brad. Facebook is committed to helping people protect their intellectual property rights. Dela cruz a complete and updated book exclusively dedicated to patent law and practice. Due to their short length, the ip rights that could attach to song titles are trademark rights. Properly selected and maintained, your book s title can be your most valuable intellectual property asset. Shop our compilation of business, employment, and intellectual property legal titles selected for you. Intellectual property does not include prototypes or any other physical embodiments of intellectual creation when such physical embodiments are deliverables of a crown procurement contract. Of all the intellectual property rights relevant to the book publishing industry.
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