Trademarks, Copyright and the Internet, by Mark V.B. Partridge, Partner, Pattishall, McAuliffe, Newbury, Hilliard & Geraldson LLP, Chicago, Illinois

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GUIDING RIGHTS: Trademarks, Copyright and the Internet, by Mark V.B. Partridge, explains the trademark and copyright principles guiding rights on the Internet in clear and accessible terms.

$24.95 hard cover; $14.95 paperback
ISBN: 0-595-65957-8

"This collection of short articles on a wide range of issues of copyright and trademark law, by one of the nation's most prominent trademark lawyers, manages to convey the nuance of the subject in language that is clear and immensely readable. This is a hugely versatile book. For scholars, the book contains valuable insights; law students will come to rely on it to explain difficult concepts in easy-to-understand terms; and practioners will be scanning it for help with some of the knottiest problems around."

Graeme Dinwoodie, Professor, Associate Dean and Director of the Program in Intellectual Property Law, Chicago-Kent, College of Law

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"Guiding Rights is a unique presentation of information covering key concepts relating to the protection, enforcement and licensing of trademarks and copyrights. Mr. Partridge presents a well organized compilation of lessons that provide practical insight for understanding and handling many trademark and copyright issues that arise for companies in everyday life. Also the book discusses in a concise and effective manner the effect of significant cases from both the distant and recent past which helped shape important trademark and copyright principles."

Harrie Samaras, Attorney, Chair, Committee on Intellectual Property Organizations, AIPLA

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