The Internet Age has dramatically increased the importance of intellectual property rights. Disputes over domain names, shared music files, spam and cybersquatting are only a few examples of the matters now prominent in the news.

Mark V.B. Partridge, a seasoned lawyer who advises major corporations on these issues everyday, explains in the articles collected in "Guiding Rights" the laws and principles shaping these important rights. Partridge's writing is clear and direct, emphasizing the fundamental principles that provide a firm foundation for the core concerns of copyright and trademark...