TY  - BOOK
AU  - Burgunder,Lee B.
TI  - Legal aspects of managing technology
SN  - 0324027206 (alk. paper)
U1  - 346.048 22
PY  - 2001///
CY  - Cincinnati, Ohio
PB  - West Legal Studies in Business/Thomson Learning
KW  - High technology industries
KW  - Law and legislation
KW  - United States
KW  - Intellectual property
KW  - Computer contracts
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CONTENT

1. An overview intellectual property protections: a policy perspective

The intellectual property

2. The U.S Patent system: fundamental conditions for protection

Basic requirements

3. Patent policy: obtaining and defending patent rights

When to apply

4. Protection of of secret information: Trade secrets and unsolicited ideas

Definition of trade secrets

5. Copyright protection: The basics

Protection of original expressions

6. Copy right policy: specific technology applications

Copyright policy and computer programs

7. Trade mark policy protecting identification symbols and product designs in international markets

Fundamental principles of trademark protection

8. Tort liability and instructions on privacy

Negligence

9. Important contract and antitrust issues for technology companies

Express warranties; Includes bibliographical references and index
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