The Oxford Introductions to U. S. Law
by Dan Hunter, Series Editor: Dennis Patterson (Editor)
ISBN-10: 0195340604
ISBN-13: 9780195340600
$35.99
Book Specs
Trade Paper
Oxford University Press
Published on
Feb 2, 2012
Edition
1st Edition
Dimensions
8.10x5.50x0.60 Inches
Weight
0.66 Pounds
About the Book
In The Oxford Introductions to U.S. Law: Intellectual Property, prominent intellectual property scholar Dan Hunter provides a precise, engaging overview and careful analysis of current laws of intellectual property and their history. Hunter first focuses on the central areas of intellectualproperty law, including copyright, patent, trademark, and trade secrets. He then explores the politics, economics, psychology and rhetoric of possession and control that influence and interact with this area of law.Hunter explains how intellectual property has contributed greatly to the innovations that we, as a society, need in our modern lives. He also describes ways in which the expansion of intellectual property can reduce innovation by stopping others from implementing great ideas or producing new work.Hunter helps readers think about modern intellectual property in a way that allows them to see how innovation and progress are linked to intellectual property law, and how small changes in the laws have had significant consequences for our society. Ultimately, Hunter helps readers form their ownviews about the various areas within the arena of intellectual property.