Electronic commerce has grown from a high-tech niche to a billion dollar industry and continues to grow. Doing Business on the Internet: Forms and Analysis is the most complete, up-to-date legal guide to business transactions in this environment. It is a hands-on guide to the law of Internet commerce. Whether you are a novice or a webmaster, it provides you with both practical guidance you can immediately put to use and the legal background you need to master the issues. From registering and protecting your domain name, to contracting for Internet and Web site services, to patent, trademark and copyright issues, this book shows you how to adapt your business plans and strategies to evolving legal requirements. You'll read about: licensing of Internet content; enforceability of online contracts; domestic and foreign tax treatment of Internet transactions; international obligations when doing business online; patent ability of business methods; precedents in trademark infringement; drafting a privacy policy; and other important issues—all clarified by state-of-the-art model agreements. The authors have taken great care to include many different perspectives in their analysis and examples. Whether you are an attorney or an end user, vendor, content provider or Internet access provider, Doing Business on the Internet: Forms and Analysis can help you avoid costly missteps and make the most of online commerce.