Bøger af Richard Stim

If you belong to a band and love the art of your job, but sing the blues when it comes to the business side, you need Music Law. Composed by musician and lawyer Richard Stim, the book explains how to:find the right managerbuy, insure and maintain equipmentget gigs and get paidtour on a budgetuse samplesdo covers legallyprotect your copyrighttrademark your bands namechoose a recording studiosell your musicmanage your websiteunderstand record contractsdeal with taxesMusic Law provides all the legal information and practical advice musicians need. This edition is thoroughly updated with the latest changes in copyright and trademark law, including guidance on filling out "e;Form CO."e; Plus, find expanded information on musical collaborations between DJs and other musicians. You'll also get the most up-to-date legal forms available. Interactive forms are downloadable.

From online videos to music and good old fashioned books, if you want to use someone else's copyrighted work (online or off), it's crucial to understand when you need to get the creator's permission--and the best way to go about getting it. This all-in-one guide explains the copyright rules and how to make sure you're not breaking them when it comes to using someone else's material.

Everything you need to protect your invention nowThe provisional patent application (PPA) is a quick, inexpensive and legal way to claim your invention-and buy yourself time to determine whether it's worthwhile to pursue a regular patent. Learn how to: conduct a patent search online complete all the necessary forms evaluate potential hurdles prepare informal drawings file your application, and file a new PPA to reflect modifications. The book also includes important legal forms to help you preserve your rights when showing or selling your invention: nondisclosure agreement patent assignment prototype-maker agreement joint-ownership agreementThe 7th edition incorporates changes from the "e;America Invents Act,"e; as well as recent revisions to patent rules and regulations. Thousands of people have used Patent Pending in 24 Hours successfully. You can, too!