A guide to intellectual property law in the United States, originally published in the late 19th century. This book provides an overview of patent, trademark, and copyright law, and includes detailed analysis of court cases and other legal precedents. While some of the specific regulations have changed since this book was written, it remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of IP law in the United States. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.