 | Legal Issues for the Entrepreneur
Chapter 6 - Learning Objectives
- To identify and distinguish intellectual property assets of a new venture including software and websites.
- To understand the nature of patents, the rights they provide, and the process for filing one.
- To understand the purpose of a trademark and the procedure for filing.
- To learn the purpose of a copyright and how to file for one.
- To identify procedures that can protect a venture's trade secrets.
- To understand the value of licensing to either expand a business or start a new venture.
- To recognize the implications of new legislation that affects the board of directors and internal auditing processes for public companies.
- To illustrate important issues related to contracts, insurance, and product safety and liability.
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