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    Copyright Law for Home Builders
    Copyright Law for Home Builders
    Copyright Law for Home Builders
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    Copyright Law for Home Builders

    By David N. Crump

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    This clear and practical explanation of copyright laws covers builders sketches, plans, and habitable buildings. The new edition incorporates recent case scenarios and sample contract language to protect the following: Your copyrightable sketches, plans, and structures Your rights to the plans you purchase from architects and others You from third-party lawsuits for plagiarism It also provides a sample franchise agreement for home plans, a sample reciprocal agreement, a fact sheet to educate your customers about copyright law, and a glossary.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBuilderBooks
    Release dateJan 1, 2009
    ISBN9780867186505
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      Copyright Law for Home Builders - David N. Crump

      Copyright Law for Home Builders, Second Edition

      Disclaimer

      This publication provides accurate information on the subject matter covered. The publisher is selling it with the understanding that the publisher is not providing legal, accounting, or other professional service. If you need legal advice or other expert assistance, obtain the services of a qualified professional experienced in the subject matter involved. Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favored status by the National Association of Home Builders. The views and opinions of the author expressed in this publication do not necessarily state or reflect those of the National Association of Home Builders, and they shall not be used to advertise or endorse a product.

      ©2009 by NAHB. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording or by any information storage and retrieval system without permission in writing from the publisher.

      ISBN-10: 0-86718-650-X

      ISBN-13: 978-0-86718-650-5

      For further information, please contact:

      National Association of Home Builders

      1201 15th Street, NW

      Washington, DC 20005-2800

      800-223-2665

      Visit us online at www.BuilderBooks.com. Click on Digital Delivery button at www.BuilderBooks.com

      Contents

      1. Introduction to Copyright Law

      Copyright Basics

      Material Not Protected by Copyright

      Originality

      Ownership

      Architectural Drawings

      Buildings

      Registration

      Public Domain

      2. Copyright Infringement

      Actions, Remedies, and Damages

      Statute of Limitations

      Criminal Prosecution

      Modification of Existing Plans

      Recent Case Scenarios: Copyright Law for Architectural Works

      3. Business Practices for Home Builders and Manufacturers

      Dealing with an Architect

      Customers with Their Own Plans and Sketches

      Reciprocal Agreements Between Builders

      Franchise Agreements

      Internet Web Pages

      Microsoft® clipart is not free to use on your web page.

      4. How to Find an Intellectual Property Attorney

      Appendix A. Sample Contracts and Clauses

      Contract Language for Limited, Multiple Use of Architectural Plans

      Option to Acquire Additional Limited Use

      Option to Acquire Copyright Ownership

      Contract Language for Acquisition of Copyright Ownership of Architectural Plans and/or Structure Design

      Contract Language for Customer’s Plans or

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