Intellectual Property


Recent Intellectual Property Articles

The Laser's Edge

One founder explains that he got around his competition's patent for one main reason--he wrote it.  Read more

Forget Patents, Says Stanford Prof

The author of The Entrepreneur's Guide to Business Law explains why patents may not protect you in the new economy.  Read more

Licensing: Rent a Brand

The president of bird-feeder company that negotiated a license deal with Disney explains why it was a success.  Read more

Negotiating Better Licensing Deals

Pharmaceuticals company strikes international deals and negotiates supply, manufacturing, and licensing agreements.  Read more

Structuring a Global Licensing Deal

Structuring a U.S.-based deal with a foreign partner.  Read more

Marathon Man

After 16 inventions and years in the red, an inventor gives it another go with computerized foreign language translator.  Read more

License to Steal

One start-up increased sales by using an already established name for mass marketing.  Read more

Licensing Agreements: The Basics

Here's what every small business needs to know in order to pursue a licensing arrangement  Read more