Leaffer, Marshall A.

Understanding copyright law Marshall Leaffer. - 4th ed. - Newark, N.J. LexisNexis c2005. - 1 v. (various pagings) 25 cm. - The understanding series . - Understanding series (New York, N.Y.) .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to copyright and intellectual property law -- Subject matter of copyright: general standards -- Works of authorship : categories of copyrightable subject matter -- Publication, notice and other formalities -- Ownership of copyright -- Duration, renewal, termination of transfers, and restoration of copyright -- Copyright registration and deposit -- The exclusive rights and their limitations -- Infringement and remedies -- Fair use and other defenses to copyright infringement -- Copyright law in a federal system : preemption of state law -- An overview of international copyright.

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