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[ Academia ] [ Litigation ] [ Regulatory & Policy ] as a Related Elective for those interested in Intellectual Property : Since virtually every business includes some form of intellectual property among its critical assets, it is important for a business attorney to have an overview of intellectual property law. In M&A transactions, for example, the intellectual property representations and warranties of the parties to the transaction and the indemnification provisions relating to those assets are of utmost importance and are rigorously negotiated. Intellectual property "due diligence" is also a big part of any merger or sale transaction. This survey course covers patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets.

[ Transactional ] as a Key Elective for those interested in Intellectual Property : Since virtually every business includes some form of intellectual property among its critical assets, it is important for a business attorney to have an overview of intellectual property law. In M&A transactions, for example, the intellectual property representations and warranties of the parties to the transaction and the indemnification provisions relating to those assets are of utmost importance and are rigorously negotiated. Intellectual property "due diligence" is also a big part of any merger or sale transaction. This survey course covers patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets.