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An exciting new text from author Neal R. Bevans,An Introduction to Intellectual Property Law in Practice prepares students to take an active role in the practice of intellectual property law and illustrates the rewarding, important nature of that role in protecting innovation and creativity?—?whether by working on copyright filings, monitoring trademarks, or by supporting a patent litigation.  

An Introduction to Intellectual Property Law in Practice equips students with the legal understanding and professional skills they will need to thrive in the legal environment. Chapters are structured to support a wide range of learning styles. Application exercises mirror the tasks of legal professionals and include sample court filings, motions, and other legal forms and documents. 

Professors and students will benefit from: 

• Thorough introductions to IP law for the legal professional
  • Key federal statutes (such as the Copyright Act, Lanham Act, and Patent Act)
  • State law variations and international treaties
• Coverage of current IP issues and topics, including artificial intelligence and NFTs (non-fungible tokens) 
• Comprehensive pedagogy in each chapter
  • Clearly defined objectives
  • Definitions of key terms
  • Real case excerpts that exemplify major concepts
  • Charts, sidebars, timelines, and diagrams
  • Chapter summaries, review questions, and end-of-chapter exercises

SUMMARY OF CONTENTS

Preface 
Acknowledgments 
About the Author 

Chapter 1 Introduction to Intellectual Property 
Chapter 2 An Introduction to Copyright Law 
Chapter 3 Rights Under Copyright Law 
Chapter 4 Registration, Searches, Transfers, and Agreements Related to
Copyright 
Chapter 5 Enforcement, Infringement, and Future Issues in
Copyright Law 
Chapter 6 Introduction to Trademark Law 
Chapter 7 Trademark Registration and Search Procedures 
Chapter 8 Maintaining Trademark Rights and Preventing Loss 
Chapter 9 Trademark Infringement, Dilution, and Enforcement
Remedies 
Chapter 10 Introduction to and Applying for a Patent 
Chapter 11 Patent Licenses and Searches 
Chapter 12 Patent Infringement and Enforcement 
Chapter 13 Trade Secrets and Their Protection 
Appendix A Sample Intellectual Property Agreements 
Appendix B Patent Application Process Flowchart 
Appendix C General Summary of International IP Treaties 
Appendix D Important Intellectual Property Case Law Summaries 
Appendix E Selected Federal and Uniform State Acts 
Appendix F Answers to Review Questions and Practice Test Questions 

Glossary 
Index