problems, and dynamic perspectives. Cutting-edge, high-interest issues — such as the development of human genomics, copyright questions raised by digital music, and the applicability of trademark law to domain names — enliven class discussion and connect students in a meaningful way to a rich selection of case law, theory, and statutes. </p> <p> <b>The Law of Intellectual Property, Second Edition, features</b>: </p> <ul> <li> <b>distinguished authorship by three luminaries</b> in Intellectual Property </li> <li> <b>comprehensive and current coverage</b> </li> <li> <b>cutting-edge cases and statutory materials</b> chosen for currency, interest, and the clarity with which they illustrate the principles under discussion </li> <li> <b>straightforward Notes</b> that highlight salient themes, provide context, make connections between and among related case decisions and statutes </li> <li> <b>pedagogical innovations</b>, such as <b>Comparative Perspectives</b> and <b> Policy Perspectives</b>, which introduce special rules relating to technology, offer comparative analysis, and discuss viewpoints on topics and issues </li> <li> <b>scenario problems in each chapter</b>, drawn from actual cases, test students’ general comprehension of principles and statutory materials — these highly engaging cases introduce products, expressions, and inventions that will intrigue and motivate students </li> <li> <b>comprehensive Teacher’s Manual</b> with sample syllabi, teaching notes, discussion pointers, additional problems, lists of supplemental materials, and suggestions for exams and assignments </li> </ul> <p> <b>Updated throughout, the Second Edition includes</b>: </p> <ul> <li> new cases such as <i>Dastar Corp., Nash, Funky Films</i>, and <i>Perfect 10, Inc. v. Amazon.Com, Inc</i>. </li> <li> <b>Written Description and Definiteness</b>, and a section on Statutory Subject Matter </li> <li> discussion of the <b>eBay copyright cases</b> </li> <li> a new section on <b>Reasonable Steps to Preserve Secrecy</b> in the Trade Secret chapter </li> </ul> <p> <b>The Law of Intellectual Property, Second Edition</b>, puts current and engaging cases and materials into an accessible framework to support teaching, enliven discussion, and motivate students. </p>

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