| The Creative Artist's Legal Guide: Copyright, Trademark, and Contracts in Film and Digital Media Production Contributor(s): Seiter, Ellen (Author), Seiter, Bill (Author) |
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ISBN: 0300161190 ISBN-13: 9780300161199 Publisher: Yale University Press OUR PRICE: $23.76 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Law | Entertainment - Law | Intellectual Property - Copyright - Law | Intellectual Property - Trademark |
| Dewey: 346.730 |
| LCCN: 2011052838 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.18" W x 9.28" (0.83 lbs) 256 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The essential guide to intellectual property law for all media producers--students and teachers, amateurs and professionals In today's complex media environment, aspiring filmmakers and new media artists are as vulnerable as swimmers in shark-infested waters. This user-friendly guide supplies creative artists with the essential legal concepts needed to swim safely with lawyers, agents, executives, and other experts in intellectual property and business law.How do I copyright my screenplay? How can I clear rights for my film project? What can I do to avoid legal trouble when I produce my mockumentary? How do I ascertain whether a vintage novel is in the public domain? Is the trademark I've invented for my production company available? What about copyright and trademark rights overseas? If I upload my film to YouTube, do I give up any rights? Bill Seiter and Ellen Seiter answer these questions and countless others while also demystifying the fundamental principles of intellectual property. Clear and thorough, this plain-spoken and practical guide is essential for anyone seeking to navigate the rapidly changing media environment of today. |