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Carlos Rogel Vide has written:

'Estudios sobre propiedad intelectual' -- subject(s): Intellectual property, Copyright

'Cinematographers' copyright' -- subject(s): Motion pictures, Cinematographers, Copyright, Legal status, laws

Mark S. Lee has written:

'Entertainment & intellectual property law' -- subject(s): Copyright, Copyright infringement, Entertainers, Intellectual property infringement, Law and legislation, Legal status, laws, Performing arts, Piracy (Copyright), Software protection