If you opened this book, you are probably creating something - text, code, photos, music, or building your own business. This means that sooner or later someone can take what you create without asking and pass it off as their own. Or come to you with an accusation - for example, “You stole my idea!” Then you will need to protect your rights. And you can protect them if you know how. Is it possible to take a picture from the Internet? If you were paid for the work, did you transfer the rights? Can someone take your name or brand away from you? The company "patented" the word - can it no longer be used? Why do we really need patents and trademarks? How to deal with plagiarists, pirates and competitors? How much can you really lose on fines? Is it possible to ensure a comfortable old age by protecting your intellectual property in the courts? The book answers these and other questions in detail, with examples and references to Russian legal practice. Lawyer Alexey Bashuk, together with the author of “Write, Abbreviate” Maxim Ilyakhov, wrote a book to help everyone who earns money through intellectual work. In detail, competently and with an abundance of practical examples, they tell how intellectual property is protected in Russia. “You worked, and some rogue pressed two buttons, copied your work and is now making money from it. What to do? In our country it is customary to tolerate. “So what, he’s not gone away!” say the violators. And most creators are so passionate about their work that they don't have time to understand all these laws designed to protect their rights. And the pirates are happy - they count the money that the author should have earned. This book is about how to prevent violations of your intellectual rights, and if this happens, how to stop the scoundrels, punish them and get back what is theirs.” “I want you to, after reading this book, understand once and for all what rights are due under the law to you, creators and creators, how to protect your work, receive a decent remuneration and not allow yourself to be offended by slackers."

Features• All material is based on current legislation and supported by judicial practice;• Simple language without legal complexities ;• The authors have practical experience in protecting their own intellectual rights and the rights of principals in the courts.

For whomFor entrepreneurs and creative people. Namely, for those who: • create texts, photos, music and videos; • sell courses, books and information products; • work with employees, freelancers and partners; • manage businesses online and offline.