The copyright, trademark, and contracts in film and digital media production Seiter, William J. 1953- creator Seiter, Ellen 1957- text bibliography ctu New Haven Yale University Press c2012 2012 monographic eng spa

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xi, 244 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. "In today's complex media environment, aspiring filmmakers and new media artists are as vulnerable as swimmers in shark-infested waters. This user-friendly guide supplies creative artists with the essential legal concepts needed to swim safely with lawyers, agents, executives, and other experts in intellectual property and business law. How do I copyright my screenplay? How can I clear rights for my film project? What can I do to avoid legal trouble when I produce my mockumentary? How do I ascertain whether a vintage novel is in the public domain? Is the trademark I've invented for my production company available? What about copyright and trademark rights overseas? If I upload my film to YouTube, do I give up any rights?Bill Seiter and Ellen Seiter answer these questions and countless others while also demystifying the fundamental principles of intellectual property. Clear and thorough, this plain-spoken and practical guide is essential for anyone seeking to navigate the rapidly changing media environment of today"-- "User-friendly guide explains intellectual property law as it applies to fiction, screenwriting, all forms of filmmaking from celluloid to digital, animation, video gaming and other creative media"-- Bill Seiter & Ellen Seiter. Includes bibliographical references and index. Intellectual property United States Copyright and electronic data processing United States Digital media Law and legislation United States Copyright United States Trademarks Law and legislation United States Copyright Fictitious characters United States Contracts United States Fair use (Copyright) United States Globalización Diccionarios Estados Unidos Legislación sobre patentes de invención Marcas de fábrica Legislación Estados Unidos Derechos de autor KF 2979 S462c 2012 346.7304 9780300161199 (pbk.) 111222 20230914101226.0 spa