Publishing Law

Publishing Law is a comprehensive guide to the law as it affects the publishing industry. Written by a publishing and copyright solicitor with many years experience of publishing and copyright work, this work will serve as a comprehensive handbook for all those who need a practical working understanding of where and how the law may apply. Jones addresses a range of key legal issues in the publishing process: confidential information, copyright, moral rights, commissioning and contracts, editing and production, defamation, libel , obscenity, official secrets , trademarks, consumer law, data protection, advertising and promotion, merchandising, distribution and export. Advice is given on current copyright legislation and the integration of directives and regulations from the European Union. Legal points are explained with reference to important statutes, cases and relevant trade practices. A full glossary of terms and list of useful addresses are provided.