Every Writer's Guide to Copyright and Publishing Law, 2d ed. Every Writer's Guide to Copyright and Publishing Law, 2d ed. Reviewed by Ramon A. Klitzke Attorney Ellen Kozak offers a fine, handy guide to general principles of the U.S. copyright law as it relates to literary works. While not unduly lengthy, Every Writer's Guide to Copyright and Publishing Law touches upon every important aspect of copyright law of interest to authors and lawyers who need a convenient source of information. Now the Internet brings the world of cyberspace into our homes and offices.
Surfers can download copyrighted works from massive libraries of newspapers, periodicals and books.
Clearly, authors and lawyers must understand copyright law protection. Because most countries are signatory to the Berne Convention, have ratified GATT, or have bilateral treaties with the U.S., we are bound to respect rights of foreign copyright holders and they should respect our rights. However, many foreign copyright laws differ markedly from ours. Moreover, some countries pay only lip service to copyright protection, and enforcement against foreign piracy of U.S. works is nonexistent. It must be emphasized that Every Writer's Guide is primarily devoted to U.S. law.