This book is designed for managers who work with innovations in any technological field. The text focuses substantial attention on the wide range of controversial issues regarding intellectual property rights, but covers all other key technology law topics as well, such as privacy, biotechnology, e-commerce, and antitrust. The book examines legal policies from managerial and social perspectives, and it address strategic decision making within the international context. It also uses hypothetical and real-world thread cases to help readers think critically about legal choices as new topics are introduced. The result is a text that provides a seamless combination of critical elements: It focuses on integral technology law topics, analyzes the most current and interesting issues, engages readers in controversial and important social issues, and demonstrates the public policy process.
1. An Overview of the Technology Policy Environment in the United States
2. The International Technology Policy Environment
3. Fundamental Requirements for Patent Protection in the United States
4. Obtaining and Defending Patent Rights in the United States and Globally
5. Patent Protechtion for Computer Programs and Internet Business Methods
6. Protection of Secret Information
7. Fundamental Aspects of Copyright Protection
8. Copyright Protection for Computer Programs and Digital Media
9. Copyright and the Internet
10. Protecting Trademarks and Product Designs in International Markets
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