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Intellectual Property for Managers and Investors

Technologists have the ideas. Lawyers know the rules. But for business man- agers and investors, rules and ideas do not readily combine into a strategic vision. No longer is intellectual property (IP) just a necessary expense for large technology companies. Competing and succeding in today’s market- place requires an in-depth understanding of IP – its use as a weapon, as a shield, and as a monetizable asset. | intellectual Property forTechnology Managers and Investors This page intentionally left blank Intellectual Property for Managers and Investors Technologists have the ideas. Lawyers know the rules. But for business managers and investors rules and ideas do not readily combine into a strategic vision. No longer is intellectual property IP just a necessary expense for large technology companies. Competing and succeding in today s marketplace requires an in-depth understanding of IP - its use as a weapon as a shield and as a monetizable asset. Yet in a world where fortunes can rise or founder on the strength of an IP portfolio hesitation to enter this arcane unfamiliar world still abounds. This book equips the business manager with a working practical knowledge essential to creating and exploiting IP wealth. It shows investors howto evaluate IP strength and competitive value. With its results-oriented perspective and international focus Intellectual Property for Managers and Investors is essential for those with decision-making responsibility at the interface where business and innovation meet. Steven J. Frank is a partner in the Boston law firm Goodwin Procter LLP and specializes in intellectual property and business transactions that involve IP. He graduated from Brown University Sc.B. Chemistry magna cum laude and Harvard Law School J. D. cum laude and has authored numerous publications involving legal aspects of technology as well as the legal primer Learning the Law. He regularly speaks at conferences relating to law and technology and is a member of the Sigma Xi Society and .