Publishing Law

This is a guide to the law as it affects the publishing industry. Written by a publishing and copyright solicitor, it is aimed at all who need a practical working understanding of where and how the law may apply. A range of key legal issues in the publishing process are addressed: confidential information, copyright, moral rights, commissioning and contracts, editing and production, defamation, libel and new legal risks such as negligent mis-statement, obscenity, official secrets and defences such as fair trading, trademarks and passing off, 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 list of useful addresses is also provided.