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Contents

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Part I. OVERVIEW OF THE POCKET LAWYER

INTRODUCTION

The Audience for This Book

Why This Is Not a Contract Form Book

How to Use This Book

Legal Issues

Structure of the Book

Filmmaker FAQs

Key Issues at a Glance

PART II. LEGAL BUILDING BLOCKS: CONTRACT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

1. COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

What Is a Copyright?

Exclusive Rights Under Copyright

The Film Property

2. ISSUES IN FILM CONTRACTING

Deal Points

Who Are the Parties?

What Are You Getting?

What Are You Giving in Exchange for What You're Getting?

What Rights Do You Have or Are You Giving Up?

What Promises, Representations, and Warranties Are Being Made?

What Protections Do You Have?

What Rules ...

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