A guide to the complicated world of copyright, with detailed examples of what is and is not protected.

This book is especially designed to help document key steps in the invention process--conceiving, building and testing the invention, legally protecting it, marketing and financing. It helps inventors organize all the necessary information in one location, so that the completed notes serve as the foundation for the legal protection of the idea. Includes worksheets, checklists and sample agreements.

Attorney David Brown's bestseller helps readers put the brakes on higher insurance rates and clueless encounters with the law. Written in plain English for everyday drivers, not lawyers in the fast lane, the book explains every type of violation, including:- driving without insurance- registration and license violations- ignoring tickets pedestrian and bicycle violations- reckless driving- defective equipment- illegal parking- drunk driving- driving with a suspended license. Fight Your Ticket outlines how to determine the consequences of a violation, get a case dismissed, prepare a surefire case for traffic court, appeal a decision and much more.

Every California landlord and property manager should have this book--which covers everything they need to know about deposits, leases and rental agreements, inspections, habitability, discrimination, and rent control. It provides 25 tear-out forms and agreements, including rental applications, leases and rental agreements, 3-day and 30-day notices, sample letters, and more.

A companion to David Pressman's bestselling Patent It Yourself, this book shows inventors how to complete a crucial step in the patenting process--creating formal patent drawings that comply with the strict rules of the U.S. Patent Office. Illustrations.

This is the nuts-and-bolts guide to starting and running a small business that no entrepreneur should be without. It provides clear, plain-English explanations of the laws that affect businesses every day, without costing a fortune in legal fees. It covers everything from licenses and permits to taxes, independent contractors, leases, buying and selling a business, and much more. Illus.

Answers hundreds of frequently-asked legal questions.