Intellectual property law is concerned with fostering human innovation and creativity without unduly restricting dissemination of its fruits. It concerns the full spectrum of human creativity: literature, the visual arts, music, drama, movies, compilations of useful information, computer programs, biotechnology, electronics, mechanics, chemistry, product design, agriculture, and symbols of human and business identity.
- Understanding Intellectual Property Law
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Start with HeinOnline to locate legal scholarship on intellectual property. You can use the advanced search feature to search by keyword (e.g., copyright, trademark dilution, patent infringement, etc.). Journal coverage on HeinOnline is superior to either Lexis or Westlaw as it contains far more journals and more date coverage. Another advantage of searching for scholarship on HeinOnline is that you can sort your results by citation count, thereby placing the most impactful scholarship at the top of the list.
Principles of Intellectual Property Law
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Understanding Intellectual Property Law
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You'll find that staying abreast of changes in intellectual property is an essential part of legal practice. This area of law can change quickly thereby making a current awareness service, such as a newsletter, a necessary part of ensuring you are continuing to cite appropriate authorities. If you need a Bloomberg Law account, please email us at lawlibref@ucdavis.edu for instructions.
