Includes: topical index alphabetical case index, federal rules index, and a synopsis section.

This book addresses two crucial concerns of intellectual property owners--how to recover monetary compensation when an infringement has occurred and how to prevent further infringement.

How do you determine if material is copyright protected? What is fair use? Who can grant permission to use material? These are just a few of the myriad of possible copyright questions you (or a patron) may be called upon to deal with. Written for librarians by a librarian who is also an attorney, this is a step-by-step guide to making correct decisions on whatever copyright issue, large or small, that you are facing. The important elements of the law are covered in depth; flow charts provide a framework for your decision making.