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Roger Lawson
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NINCH ANNOUNCEMENT
News on Networking Cultural Heritage Resources
from across the Community
December 3, 1999
A MUSEUM GUIDE TO COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARK
American Association of Museums Publication
http://www.aam-us.org/text/bookstore.htm
Michael S. Shapiro and Brett I. Miller/Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Edited and introduced by Christine Steiner
The American Association of Museums (AAM) has just released a new
publication, A Museum Guide to Copyright and Trademark, funded by the
Pew Charitable Trusts with support from the J. Paul Getty Trust. This
guide provides the museum field with the most up-to-date information on
intellectual property and trademark law through case studies and
offering best practices.
From the AAM website:
"This guide introduces the legal regimes of copyright and trademark in a
museum context and offers museums a series of best practices for
identifying and administering intellectual property. Topics discussed
include copyright law, trademark law, the World Wide Web, and
licensing. Intended to help museums make informed, careful decisions
about copyright and trademark, including establishing institutional policy
and procedures. Developed based on input from the museum field and
from museum and legal professionals experienced in intellectual property
issues. Produced in collaboration with the J. Paul Getty Trust and funded
by the Pew Charitable Trusts. A resource for individuals working in
museums of all types and sizes ..."
The book is available thru the AAM bookstore on line at
http://www.aam-us.org/text/bookstore.htm or by calling 202-289-9127.
The book is $18 for AAM members and $25 for non-members.
To read more about the Guide, you can visit
http://www.aam-us.org/intellectual.htm
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