Legal Guide to Web & Software Development

For people in the software industry, failure to understand the tangle of complex rules governing software development and protection can cost thousands of dollars. This book is their salvation -- it covers everything they need to know about: § copyrights and trademarks § trade secrets and patent protection § employment agreements § working with independent contractors and employees § development, publishing and consulting agreements § multimedia development.Includes the step-by-step instructions and forms needed to register a software copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office. All contracts, agreements and legal forms are provided on a dual platform CD-ROM.