Patent, Copyright & Trademark: An Intellectual Property Desk Reference

A plain-English guide to intellectual property law

Patent, Copyright & Trademark is a unique, comprehensive reference that explains the complex and fast-moving laws of intellectual property (IP). It covers patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets, and for each includes:

• an overview of the law
  
• recent developments in the law
  
• the scope of IP protection
  
• sample registration forms and other forms
  
• a substantial glossary of terms
  

Topics in the book include:

• the types of patents and the basics of applying for a patent
  
• what copyright protects and how AI is impacting copyright as we know it
  
• what marks can be registered and how to register a trademark
  
• what qualifies as a trade secret and how to protect trade secrets
  

Patent, Copyright & Trademark is a handy, one-stop reference for businesses that own or deal in IP, attorneys who need to have a basic understanding of IP law, individual inventors and creators, and anyone who wants to understand how this important area of law and business works.

Author: Richard Stim
Publisher: NOLO
Published: 03/31/2026
Pages: 640
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.12lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.90w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9781413333381

About the Author
Stim, Richard: - Attorney Richard Stim specializes in small business, copyright, patents, and trademark issues. He is the author of many Nolo books, including Music Law: How to Run Your Band's Business, Patent, Copyright & Trademark: An Intellectual Property Desk Reference, and Profit From Your Idea.