Legal stuff and “this n that” is often a challenge for authors. From when to file the copyright on your book to determining if you should file for a federal trademark or just stake out your territory with a declaration, you’ll come away with the answers plus much more.

IP attorney Julie Bernard joins Judith Briles on the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast to delve into those areas plus much more.

-Get the nitty gritty on creating a pre-nup with publishing providers as will as future business associates and partners;

-How to create as Assignment Form to protect your intellectual property;

-How to avoid many of the common and repeated mistakes that newbie and ongoing authors do; and

-How to protect your ownership if you are participating in an anthology, compilation or collaboration for a book.

It's AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing with The Book Shepherd, Dr. Judith Briles.