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Internet and Technology Law: A U.S. Perspective

Name: Internet and Technology Law: A U.S. Perspective
Author: Konnie G. Kustron

by Konnie G. Kustron

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Language: English

Learn about Internet and technology law from a U.S. perspective. Topics include jurisdiction; privacy; copyright and trademark law; trade secrets and patents; free speech and obscenity; cybercrime.

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The Internet and technology present continuing challenges to U.S. law as technology often changes faster than the law can be rewritten. The ability to access, store and the transmit information electronically challenges the law with many new and interesting paradigms. This book reviews many of the legal challenges created by these new technologies. Topics include jurisdiction; privacy; copyright and trademark law; trade secrets and patents; free speech, defamation, and obscenity; and cybercrime. Each chapter includes a sample quiz, end of chapter questions, and additional learning opportunities.

Jurisdiction Defined
1. Overview
2. Subject Matter Jurisdiction
3. Personal Jurisdiction
4. Long Arm Statute
5. Minimum Contacts
6. Purposeful Availment
7. Summary
8. Key Terms
9. Chapter Discussion Questions
10. Additional Learning Opportunities
11. Test Your Learning
Privacy
1. Introduction
2. Threats to Privacy
3. Sources of Privacy Law
4. U.S. Constitution and Amendments
5. State Constitutions
6. Common Law Torts
7. Federal and State Laws
8. Administrative Agency Rules and Regulations
9. Summary
10. Key Terms
11. Chapter Discussion Questions
12. Additional Learning Opportunities
13. Test Your Learning
Copyright and Trademark Law
1. Introduction
2. What is a Copyright?
3. Registration
4. What Is A Trademark?
5. Federal Registration Benefits
6. Rights of Mark Ownership
7. Trademark Symbols
8. Additional Registration Steps
9. Reasons for Registration Refusal
10. Notice of Publication
11. Federal Trademark Dilution Act
12. Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act
13. Summary
14. Key Terms
15. Chapter Discussion Questions
16. Additional Learning Opportunities
17. Test Your Learning
Trade Secrets and Patents
1. What is a Trade Secret?
2. Protecting the Trade Secret
3. Length of Protection
4. Legal History
5. Uniform Trade Secrets Act
6. Disputes
7. Remedies
8. Additional Federal Laws
9. What is a Patent?
10. America Invents Act
11. Patent Rights
12. Categories of Patentable Subject Matter
13. USPTO
14. Patentability
15. Types of Patents
16. Application Process
17. Infringement
18. International Considerations
19. Summary
20. Key Terms
21. Chapter Discussion Questions
22. Additional Learning Opportunities
23. Test Your Learning
Free Speech, Defamation & Obscenity
1. Introduction
2. Obscenity
3. Roth v. United States
4. Miller v. California
5. Communications Decency Act of 1996
6. Reno v. ACLU 1
7. Child Pornography Prevention Act of 1996
8. Child Online Protection Act of 1998
9. The Children’s Internet Protection Act of 2000
10. Child Protection and Obscenity Enforcement Act of 1988
11. Defamation
12. Elements
13. Libel Per Se
14. Defenses
15. Free Speech and Social Media
16. Free Speech and Work
17. Summary
18. Key Terms
19. Chapter Discussion Questions
20. Additional Learning Opportunities
21. Test Your Knowledge
Cybercrime
1. Overview
2. Types of Crimes
3. Crimes Against a Person/Business
4. Crimes Against Property
5. Case Study One
6. Case Study Two
7. Case Study Three
8. Case Study Four
9. Federal Legislation
10. Summary
11. Key Terms
12. Chapter Discussion Questions
13. Additional Learning Opportunities
14. Test Your Learning

Allan

A keeper. Easy to read.

Margie H.

Tremendous. Very informative.

Eddie J.

Nice overview of Internet law. A keeper!

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