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Providing legal analysis and touching upon social history and art history themes, this work offers an objective review of five art trials. Spanning the last 20 years, specific areas of law are examined with each trial: First and Fifth Amendments, copyright law, contract law, valuation of art, and ...

Providing legal analysis and touching upon social history and art history themes, this work offers an objective review of five art trials. Spanning the last 20 years, specific areas of law are examined with each trial: First and Fifth Amendments, copyright law, contract law, valuation of art, and misrepresentation. Art, outside of the legal vacuum, has been embroiled in a battle initiated by social conservatives to promote decency. Three trials involving this struggle and the National Endowment of the Arts are analyzed. The valuation of art is examined in the context of Andy Warhol's estate and copyright law is considered because of the appropriation of contemporary images by Jeff Koons. Although each trial is reviewed distinctly, all are interwoven to present major issues relating to contemporary art.

Focusing on computer software, this book explores the problems arising from dynamic information technology in its application to intellectual property rights. The work analyzes the legal and political implications of investment in the software programming industry and the near futility of monitoring ...

Focusing on computer software, this book explores the problems arising from dynamic information technology in its application to intellectual property rights. The work analyzes the legal and political implications of investment in the software programming industry and the near futility of monitoring protection of intellectual property. It begins by exploring the current state of copyright laws for computer software. It then analyzes the economic theories of demand elasticities, public choice, clubs, and the concept of public goods as those theories apply to intellectual property. This analysis is followed by a discussion of legislation in the United States, Europe, Japan, and China.

This book surveys and analyzes the principal legal doctrines affecting copyright practice around the world, in both transactional and litigation settings. It provides a step-by-step methodology for advising clients involved in exploiting creative works in or from foreign countries. Written by one of ...

This book surveys and analyzes the principal legal doctrines affecting copyright practice around the world, in both transactional and litigation settings. It provides a step-by-step methodology for advising clients involved in exploiting creative works in or from foreign countries. Written by one of the most distinguished scholars of copyright both in the United States and abroad, this volume is a unique synthesis of copyright law and practice, taking into account the Berne Convention, the TRIPs Agreement, and the advent of the Internet. National copyright rules on protectible subject matter, ownership, term, and rights are covered in detail and compared from country to country, as are topics on moral rights and neighboring rights. Separate sections cover such important topics as territoriality, national treatment and choice of law, as well as the treaty and trade arrangements that underlie substantive copyright norms. International Copyright is an indispensable reference work for professionals involved with international intellectual property transactions or litigation. It is essential reading for scholars and for intellectual property practitioners worldwide, yet also uniquely accessible for an American readership.

Intellectual property issues in the film industry are highly complex and rapidly evolving. In the first book on this subject, Kamina analyzes film protection in the fifteen member states of the European Union, giving special emphasis to the U.K. and France. He addresses key aspects of film ...

Intellectual property issues in the film industry are highly complex and rapidly evolving. In the first book on this subject, Kamina analyzes film protection in the fifteen member states of the European Union, giving special emphasis to the U.K. and France. He addresses key aspects of film copyright, including the main features of domestic legislation of protection of film works within the EU in the context of European harmonization of copyright laws. He also considers important new developments on contracts and moral rights. Of interest to practitioners, academics and students.

This volume addresses the extent to which fictional characters are legally recognized and protected as intellectual property. The author reviews the basic legal principles involved--copyright, trademark, unfair competition, and contract law, analyzes their applications to fictional characters. and ...

This volume addresses the extent to which fictional characters are legally recognized and protected as intellectual property. The author reviews the basic legal principles involved--copyright, trademark, unfair competition, and contract law, analyzes their applications to fictional characters. and proposes reforms aimed at further protecting the creators of fictional characters. Detailed case information serves both to illustrate the legal principles and actions discussed and stand as a model for the proprietors of future characters.