"Patent, Copyright & Trademark is a unique, comprehensive reference that explains the complex and fast-moving laws of intellectual property (IP). It covers patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets, and for each includes: an overview of the law; recent developments in the law; the scope of IP protection; sample registration forms and other forms; a substantial glossary of terms. Topics in the book include: the types of patents and the basics of applying for a patent; what copyright protects and how AI is impacting copyright as we know it; what marks can be registered and how to register a trademark; what qualifies as a trade secret and how to protect trade secrets. Patent, Copyright & Trademark is a handy, one-stop reference for businesses that own or deal in IP, attorneys who need to have a basic understanding of IP law, individual inventors and creators, and anyone who wants to understand how this important area of law and business works."--Back cover.