A Museum Guide to Copyright and Trademark

by Christine Steiner (Editor), Michael Shapiro (Editor), Brett I. Mille (Editor)

Overview

This guide introduces the legal regimes of copyright and trademark in a museum context and offers museums a series of best practices for identifying and administering intellectual property. Topics discussed include copyright law, trademark law, the World Wide Web, and licensing. Intended to help museums make informed, careful decisions about copyright and trademark, including establishing institutional policy and procedures. Developed based on input from the museum field and from museum and legal professionals experienced in intellectual property issues. Produced in collaboration with the J. Paul Getty Trust and funded by the Pew Charitable Trusts. A resource for individuals working in museums of all types and sizes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780931201639
Publisher:	American Alliance Of Museums
Publication date:	01/01/1999
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	225
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.70(d)

Editorial Reviews

While not offering formal legal advice, this guide is designed to give museum professionals a clearer understanding of intellectual property issues as they intersect with museum practice. It outlines a legal framework for understanding copyright and trademark principles, and applies that framework to actual and hypothetical examples. Chapters focus on copyright, trademark, the World Wide Web, licensing, and international issues. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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