Sarbanes-Oxley and Trademark Portfolio Management

In such a business climate that demands a heightened understanding and keen ability to leverage essential technologies, one must understand every element of an agreement as critical and essential as the software user/vendor contract. As there has long been a disconnect between the express interests of the end user and the objectives of the vendor party in the developing, drafting and executing of such contracts, Software Licenses Line by Line serves to bridge this gap. Taking a standard agreement and breaking it down clause by clause, explaining the nuances of the language and the implications inherent there within, authors Michael Overly and James Kalyvas (partners at Foley & Lardner) present a comprehensive overview of a contract, detail how it can be manipulated, offer practical solutions to prevent against this and suggest ways in which it might be adapted to meet the needs of the end user. A never-before offered glimpse into the often daunting world of these highly-technical agreements, Software Licenses Line by Line highlights the often overlooked, unnoticed and even hidden aspects of authorizing, purchasing and leveraging such business-critical assets. The ability to understand and develop user-friendly software licenses and agreements offers unparalleled advantages for any company invested in, or making decisions around, purchasing software. This book will prove instrumental in rendering any reader an informed user, a more strategic thinker and above all, an empowered consumer.

The Venture Capital Collection includes the following books:

• Term Sheets & Valuations - Line by Line Descriptions of Each Clause and Negotiation Points
• Deal Terms - The Finer Points of Venture Capital Deal Structures, Valuations, Stock Options and Getting Deals Done
• Venture Capital Exit Strategies - Leading Venture Capitalists on Exit Strategies for Entrepreneurs & Management Teams Including M&A, IPOs and Other Options
• Compensation Structures for Venture Backed Companies - How to Structure Compensation, Stock Options, Retirement, Debt & Bonus Plans for Management and Employees
• The Venture Capital Legal Handbook - Industry Insiders on the Laws and Documents that Govern VC Deals, Raising Capital, M&A and More
• The Ways of the VC - Partners from EuclidSR, Venrock, Polaris, Battery on Strategies to Assess Business Models & Establish Valuations
• Leading Deal Makers - Top Lawyers & VCs on Negotiations & Deal Making
• The Role of Board Members in Venture Backed Companies - Rules, Responsibilities and Motivations of Board Members - From Management & VC Perspectives