copyright and electronic data processing

An exploration of digital piracy, covering intellectual property, copyright law, management of digital piracy, related problems, the use and protection of online resources, and more.

Provides information about patents, copyrights, and trademarks for librarians, discussing fair use, Napster, CONFU, the DMCA, legal issues, patent searching, and other related topics; and includes listings of intellectual properties Websites.

A guide to copyright as it applies to the Internet, designed for librarians. Provides essential background on copyright law, explains copyright's applications to the Internet, and discusses specific library applications.

Examines the controversies and court cases related to Internet piracy and explains how the easy availability of intellectual property, including books, movies, and music, have given rise to arguments over the protection and payment of those who create art.