Description
Book SynopsisProvides a comprehensive and engaging introduction to copyright, patents, trademarks, and other forms of knowledge that are subject to global law and regulation.
Trade ReviewIn the course of a book tracing the legal paths by which ideas about intellectual property has traveled, Vaidhyanathan illuminates conflicting truths... In this smart, engaging book, surprisingly provocative for a short introduction, he won this reader. * Karin Wulf, The Scholarly Kitchen *
A wonderfully accessible avenue into a wholly confusing topic, making it another truly spectacular addition to the OUP Very Short Introduction series. This is a book for law buffs, experts on rules and regulations, and anyone looking to widen their economic and political understanding of the world or make a splash at an incredibly specific pub quiz. * Jade Fell, Engineering & Technology *
Table of ContentsPreface Chapter 1: How to Read Starbucks; or Why Intellectual Property Matters More Than You Think Chapter 2: Copyright, Commerce, and Culture Chapter 3: Patents and their Discontents Chapter 4: Trademarks and the Politics of Branding Chapter 5: Other Rights: Domain Names, Publicity, Trade Secrets, Data, and Designs Conclusion: The Politics of Resistance and the Access to Knowledge Movement Acknowledgements Useful Web Sites References Bibliography Index
