Advanced technology has resulted in the proliferation of all kinds of popular symbols and illustrations; but sorting out which are protected by the law, and which are merely familiar scribbles can be a confusing and laborious task. This question is answered, as well as many others about contemporary trademark law, in this accessible guide by Timothy Wherry. Information seekers are directed through the process of verifying that a trademark is registered, and given a history of the trademark and important trademark court cases. A useful FAQ section answers some common questions about trademarks. Wherry's work also includes useful listings of U.S. and international trademark classifications, and is a fitting tool for entrepreneurs, librarians, and law students alike.

Napster, CONFU, and the DMCA . . . No, these are not foreign languages but cases, guidelines, and laws that as an information specialist you need to know about. The lessons learned from the Napster case, for example, can help you to put the fine print on intellectual property law into context. This book by intellectual property expert Timothy Wherry is an authoritative, quick reference for the thorny issues of copyright, trademarks, and patents. With detailed explanations of the various types of intellectual property, how they differ, what they cover, and how the protections affect library work and services to customers, this is a book you will turn to every day for answers. Packed with useful resources, including lists of patent and trademark depositories, useful Websites, and an entire chapter in Q & A form, The Librarian's Guide to Intellectual Property in the Digital Age protects you from overstepping the bounds of legal use in a fast-changing, digital environment.