Legal Information Resources for AuthorHouse Authors - UK
(1) International Copyright: Principles, Law, and Practice by Paul Goldstein
Front flap summary: “This book surveys and analyzes legal doctrines affection copyright practice around the world, in both transactional and litigation settings. It provides a step-by-step methodology for advising clients involved in exploiting creative works in or from foreign countries… National copyright rules on protectible subject matter, ownership, term, and rights are covered in detail and compared from country to country, as are topics on moral rights and neighboring rights. Separate sections cover such important topics as territoriality, national treatment and choice of law, as well as the treaty and trade arrangements that underlie substantive copyright norms.”
(2) Legal Prudery: The Case of Ulysses by Carmelo Medina Casado. This journal article published in the Fall 2002 by the Journal of Modern Literature takes a historical perspective on libel and copyright law in Great Britain. The article uses James Joyce’s Ulysses as a case study in describing author’s responsibilities in accordance with British law.
(3) Degree Courses in Publishing at British Universities by Fytton Rowland. This journal article was published in November 2000 by The Journal for the Serials Community and discusses publishing programs and courses at universities in England, some of which are courses in publishing law. Article Abstract: “The undergraduate and postgraduate courses in publishing at universities in the UK are described, some comparisons and contrasts between them are made, and an attempt is made to assess the general directions in which university education in publishing in this country is heading. This paper demonstrates that the content of the courses is highly relevant to the publishing industry, and is up to date and academically challenging.”
(4) Intellectual Property: Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks and Allied Rights by W.R. Cornish and David Llewelyn. This book provides insight into intellectual property law in the UK. Book Abstract: “Intellectual Property is well established as the leading textbook in this area of law. It continues to provide comprehensive and authoritative coverage of the whole spectrum of intellectual property law as it applies in the UK.”
(5) International Libel & Privacy Handbook by Charles Grasser. Book Synopsis: “Charles Glasser, media counsel for Bloomberg News, has pulled together contributions from legal experts working on these issues around the globe from Western and Eastern Europe to South and North America to Asia and Australia. There are also thematic chapters on issues of global concern, including international media law and the Internet, special issues for book publishers, enforcement of foreign judgments in the United States and Europe, the limits of fair use and privacy in the UK and EU.”
(6) Libel Law, Political Criticism, and Defamation of Public Figures: The United States, Europe, and Australia by Peter N. Amponsah. Book Synopsis: “Amponsah studies political defamation laws in the United States, the European Court of Human Rights, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Prevailing jurisprudence of each area weighs political speech against reputation through a preferred balancing approach which gives more protection to political speech. While the different jurisdictions place greater interest in political speech than individual reputation in matters of public concern and governance, all used multiple rationales such as the marketplace of ideas, self-fulfillment, search for truth, and democratic self-government principles to justify protection of political speech. Democratic jurisdictions give heightened protection for political speech by assimilating into their libel laws values embodied in multiple rationales for protecting political speech.”
(7) The Making of the Modern English Law of Defamation by Paul Mitchell. Book Synopsis: “The modern law of defamation is frequently criticized for being outdated, obscure and even incomprehensible. The Making of the Modern Law of Defamation explains how and why the law has come to be as it is by offering an historical analysis of its development from the seventeenth century to the present day. Whilst the primary focus of the book is the law of England, it also makes extensive use of comparative common law materials from jurisdictions such as Australia, South Africa, the United States and Scotland. This book will be essential reading for anyone interested in the law of defamation, in media law and in the relationship between free speech and the law.”
(8) Defamation Law by Jeremy Clarke-Williams. Book Synopsis: “With actions for defamation rarely out of the spotlight, this title is a clear, practical reference tool to a complex area of the law. Written in an accessible and readable style, the book has been written for both specialist practitioners as well as those who deal with defamation cases on a more occasional basis. It will prove equally useful to those in the media and other areas of 'reputation management' who come across defamation issues in their daily roles.” The book is published in the UK.
(9) The Copyright Permission and Libel Handbook: A Step-by-Step Guide for Writers, Editors, and Publishers by Lloyd J. Jassin and Steve C. Schecter
Back cover summary: “For anyone who has ever faced the confusing web of copyright and libel laws, this practical, problem-solving guide is a godsend. In clear, jargon-free language, legal experts provide the information and techniques you need to prepare a manuscript or multimedia work for publication.”
(10) Kirsch’s Handbook of Publishing Law: For Authors, Publishers, Editors and Agents by Jonathan Kirsch. Back cover summary: “[The book] is an indispensable quick-access resource book covering the full range of legal issues in publishing—from idea protection through book development and publication to the final reversion of rights. Written by a veteran author, lawyer, critic and award-winning book industry expert, Kirsch’s Handbook is a lively, clear, and accessible manual for the lay reader and user.”
(11) On Libel and Slander by Peter F. Carter-Ruck. Book Synopsis: “Carter-Ruck on Libel and Slander is an essential purchase for every practitioner involved with the law of defamation or the law of contempt. Consisting of an account of the law of defamation in over 50 different countries, it includes coverage of three additional jurisdictions: Eastern Europe, Malaysia and Singapore. It takes account of the Defamation Act 1996 and will be of value to all those whose activities take them into the international field.”
(12) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright_law_of_the_United_Kingdom: Website offers a description of British law in regards to copyrighting, as well as contains multiple links to useful resources in regards to the British law on intellectual property rights.
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