Simon Stokes has once again written a work that somehow manages to be both concise and comprehensive. This is a most impressive achievement wrapped up in a highly readable volumeWithin its pages legal practitioners and academics, students, and those with a general interest in the regulation of our increasingly digitised world will find a treasure trove of useful information and analysis.Professor Fiona MacmillanThe Journal of E-Commerce, Technology and CommunicationsVol 13: Issue 1, Jan 2007an invaluable guide to creators of rights, at any stage in their career, and to their advisors.Ruth SoetendorpThe Law Teacher, Vol 41, No 12007This second edition of Simon Stokes' excellent text is that rare thing, a book that combines detailed analysis of the relevant law and useful practical guidance in a succinct, readable, well-structured form. It will be valuable to anyone with an interest in this areaThe strength of this book is that, as well as engaging with high-level theoretical and policy arguments, it analyses the specific application of copyright law in the digital world, and builds on this to discuss specific practical issues for the lawyer or advisor.Helen DakinCopyright Reporter, Vol 24, No 3Oct 06The text is crisp and clearThe author employs examples and cases drawn from numerous jurisdictions, checklists and chapter summaries to great effect.Professor Jeremy PhillipsEuropean Intellectual Property Review, Vol 28, Issue 3March 2006...a most scholarly work and the issues are structured very cleverly which enlivens the reader's interest. There is also great emphasis on practical aspects; it is well researched and will undoubtedly be essential reading and prove useful the practitioner, academics and students.Hasina Haque, University of StrathclydeSCOLAG Legal JournalFebruary 2006