Relevant Laws

and Ethical
Considerations
Related to
Technical
Writing
D AW N D . A G U A D E R A , L P T
INSTRUCTOR
Laws relevant to Technical
Communication
Copyright Law- covers the protection of the
rights of the author
Trademark Law- pertains to federal protection
(different from registered trademarks)
Laws relevant to Technical
Communication
Contract Law- covers written warranties of their
implied warranties
Liability Law- pertains to responsibilities or
obligations of writers especially claims they
made on their paper
DO’s of Technical Communication
 Abide by relevant laws
 Abide by the appropriate corporate or professional code of
conduct
 Tell the truth
 Be clear
 Avoid discriminatory language
 Acknowledge assistance from others
DON’Ts of Technical Communication

False implications
Exaggerations
Euphemisms
Misleading the readers