ABSTRACT
This chapter reviews the basics of intellectual property law in the U. S. It reviews intellectual property rights protections found in international and regional conventions and agreements, and reviews a sample of foreign national intellectual property laws. The chapter also reviews the major tenets of these areas of U. S. law for three purposes. First, it highlights major issues and concepts found in intellectual property protection. Second, the chapter compares similar international and foreign laws. Third, it discusses the shortcomings of intellectual property laws, especially in the international arena, underscores the importance of transfer and licensing agreements. The chapter analyses the four major areas of protection found in U. S. law-trademark, copyright, patent, and trade secrets. To prove trademark infringement under U. S. law, a party must prove that another's use of the registered mark is likely to confuse consumers regarding the source of the product or service.
