Elias, Stephen

Overview

Works:	140 works in 686 publications in 1 language and 54,984 library holdings
Genres:	Popular works Law for laypersons Handbooks and manuals Contracts Dictionaries
Roles:	Author, Editor
Classifications:	KF1524.6, 346.73078

Publication Timeline

Most widely held works about Stephen Elias

The copyright handbook : how to protect and use written works. by Stephen Fishman( Recording )

Most widely held works by Stephen Elias

Legal research : how to find & understand the law by Stephen Elias( Book )

100 editions published between 1982 and 2018 in English and Undetermined and held by 8,167 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"Learn how to research like a lawyer, locate key sources online or in the library, put your results to work in the real world"--Cover

How to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy by Stephen Elias( )

40 editions published between 1991 and 2015 in English and held by 5,760 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

For the millions of Americans struggling with debt, this book shows the way to financial relief through Chapter 7 bankruptcy. It tells readers when bankruptcy will and will not help, provides all the legal information to make the right decisions in their cases, and provides step-by-step instructions on how to fill out and file the official bankruptcy forms

Trademark : legal care for your business & product name by Stephen Elias( )

38 editions published between 1997 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 4,228 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"A complete guide to all business name and trademark issues including choice of name, trademark registration, domain names, and dealing with infringement. This completely updated edition includes all of the latest trademark cases and rules regarding online registration. It also features an FAQ/Dear Rich questions and answer section"--Provided by publisher

Patent, copyright & trademark by Stephen Elias( )

30 editions published between 1995 and 2005 in English and held by 3,664 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

This up-dated 7th edition provides information on the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, Madrid Protocol, open source, along with the latest law and court decisions that affect how you protect your intellectual property

The new bankruptcy : will it work for you? by Stephen Elias( Book )

24 editions published between 2005 and 2015 in English and held by 2,693 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Gives the reader answers, information and strategies they need to figure out whether bankruptcy is the right solution for their debt problems

The foreclosure survival guide : keep your house or walk away with money in your pocket by Stephen Elias( Book )

16 editions published between 2008 and 2017 in English and held by 2,163 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Bankruptcy attorney Elias targets the estimated two million American homeowners who are currently in default on their mortgages. Elias explains how foreclosure works, what options there may be for keeping a home when in default, and what to do when that is not possible. He includes instruction on negotiating a workout with a lender as well as chapters on how to use bankruptcy to avoid foreclosure. Elias's section on fighting foreclosure in the courts helps readers understand the circumstances in which they may be able to delay or stop a foreclosure action. The appendixes provide summaries of each state's foreclosure laws, a glossary, and information on finding and working with lawyers and bankruptcy petition preparers

Chapter 13 bankruptcy : keep your property & repay debts over time by Stephen Elias( Book )

16 editions published between 2008 and 2016 in English and held by 2,013 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A comprehensive guide to Chapter 13 bankruptcy that covers how it works, the automatic stay, eligibility, completing forms, drafting a plan, filing papers, handling legal issues, and other related topics

Patent it yourself by David Pressman( Book )

26 editions published between 1985 and 2000 in English and held by 1,960 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Here is a step-by-step guide designed for the inventor who wishes to obtain an effective U.S. patent

Bankruptcy : is it the right solution to your debt problems? by Robin Leonard( )

6 editions published between 1998 and 2000 in English and held by 1,804 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

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Special needs trusts : protect your child's financial future by Stephen Elias( Book )

19 editions published between 2005 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,419 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Create a trust that provides financial security for a loved one with special needs without joepardizing government benefits. The fifth edition provides eligibility requirements for government benefits, current resources, and a new perspective on when to make a trust independently and when to seek an attorney's help

How to file for bankruptcy by Stephen Elias( Book )

17 editions published between 1989 and 1998 in English and held by 1,343 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Wipe out debts, get court protection from creditors, make a new start. Includes forms for filing chapter 7 bankruptcy

The independent paralegal's handbook : how to provide legal services without becoming a lawyer by Ralph Warner( )

10 editions published between 1999 and 2006 in English and held by 1,299 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"Everything you need to run a business preparing legal paperwork for the public"--Cover

Nolo's pocket guide to family law by Robin Leonard( )

6 editions published between 1994 and 1996 in English and held by 1,262 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The trademark registration kit by Patricia Gima( )

4 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 1,098 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Patent searching made easy by David Hitchcock( )

5 editions published between 1999 and 2001 in English and held by 1,048 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Describes what a patent is and what it does, and provides the vocabulary, instructions, and strategies needed to patent search on the Internet

Inventor's notebook : a "patent it yourself" companion by Fred E Grissom( )

3 editions published between 1987 and 1996 in English and held by 962 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

This completely revised and updated edition is designed to help you document the key steps of the invention process: building and testing your invention, legally protecting your project, then financing and marketing your brainchild

Patent searching made easy : how to do patent searches on the internet and in the library by David Hitchcock( )

12 editions published between 1998 and 2001 in English and held by 834 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"In the past, if you wanted to assess the novelty of an idea, you had to wade through the patent database at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) in Virginia -- or hire a lawyer to do a patent search for $500 and up. The cost and inconvenience of these searches often meant that good ideas were left to rot on the vine. Patent Searching Made Easy shows you how do patent searches yourself, on the Internet, at little or no cost. Plus, you'll learn how to:. verify the patent status of an idea. prepare for online searches with the right hardware, software and computer skills. access online patent searching resources. narrow online searches with keywords and Boolean logic. perform database searches at Patent and Trademark Resource Centers (PTRC). do prior art searches at PTRC. search fee-based patent databases on the Internet. search international patent offices. do advanced searches at the PTO and PTRC Written for both inventors and business owners interested in expanding their product line through the license, distribution or manufacture of other people's ideas, Patent Searching Made Easy is the easiest way for you to determine the answer to that all-important question, "Am I the first?" A physicist, engineer, and patent searching expert, author David Hitchcock gives you the vocabulary, instructions and strategies you need to search for a patent quickly and easily. He explains how the PTO classifies different types of inventions, so that you can assign your idea to the right class, compare it to related ideas and then determine if it's novel enough to qualify for a patent."

Getting paid : how to collect from bankrupt debtors by Stephen Elias( )

2 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 777 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Provides information for creditors on the bankruptcy law and how to collect repayment of debts, covering such topics as basic paperwork, filing and defending a claim, exposing a "bad" bankruptcy, and uncovering hidden assets

Simple contracts for personal use by Stephen Elias( Book )

11 editions published between 1986 and 1995 in English and held by 742 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

This book provides clearly written formats for drafting bills of sale, promissory notes, contracts covering minor home repairs and maintenance, and more

Trademark : how to name your business & product by Kate McGrath( Book )

6 editions published between 1992 and 1996 in English and held by 700 WorldCat member libraries worldwide