TY - BOOK N2 - A broad introduction to the changing roles of intellectual property within society Intellectual property is one of the most confusing-and widely used-dimensions of the law. By granting exclusive rights to publish, manufacture, copy, or distribute information and technology, IP laws shape our cultures, our industries, and our politics in countless ways, with consequences for everyone, including artists, inventors, entrepreneurs, and citizens at large. In this engaging, accessible study, Aram Sinnreich uncovers what's behind current debates and what the future holds for copyrights, patents, and trademarks. AB - A broad introduction to the changing roles of intellectual property within society Intellectual property is one of the most confusing-and widely used-dimensions of the law. By granting exclusive rights to publish, manufacture, copy, or distribute information and technology, IP laws shape our cultures, our industries, and our politics in countless ways, with consequences for everyone, including artists, inventors, entrepreneurs, and citizens at large. In this engaging, accessible study, Aram Sinnreich uncovers what's behind current debates and what the future holds for copyrights, patents, and trademarks. T1 - The Essential Guide to Intellectual Property. AU - Sinnreich, Aram, LA - eng ID - 49024 KW - Intellectual property KW - Intellectual property (International law) KW - Intellectual property. KW - Copyright. KW - Trademarks. KW - Patents. SN - 9780300214420 SN - 9780300245431 TI - The Essential Guide to Intellectual Property. LK - https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/wipo/detail.action?docID=5761227 UR - https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/wipo/detail.action?docID=5761227 ER -