McJohn, Stephen M., 1959-

Copyright : examples and explanations / Stephen M. McJohn. - 2nd ed. - New York, NY : Aspen Publishers, c2009. - xix, 424 p. ; 26 cm. - The examples & explanations series . - Examples & explanations series. .

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

An overview of copyright -- Works of authorship -- Originality -- Fixation -- Ideas are not subject to copyright -- More excluded subject matter : functional aspects, infringing material, government works -- Initial ownership of copyright -- Formalities : copyright notice, deposit, and registration -- Duration of copyright -- Copyright transactions -- The section 106 exclusive rights -- First sale -- Some other limits on the exclusive rights -- Fair use -- Moral rights in works of visual art -- Protections for technological measures and copyright management information -- Jurisdiction, standing, and the elements of an infringement action -- Contributory infringement and vicarious liability -- Remedies -- State law theories and federal preemption.

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