Technology Patent Licensing

Against the backdrop of the corporate scandals of the past several years, the passage of expansive laws such as Sarbanes-Oxley, the Economic Espionage Act and the PATRIOT Act, and the increased resources to regulatory agencies, the risk of liability has gone up considerably for corporate executives. The techniques used by prosecutors and regulatory agency officials are becoming increasingly draconian. Expectations now include voluntary cooperation and mandatory waiver of the attorney-client privilege - concepts that previously would have been immediately rejected. This book seeks to inform corporate officers of the dangers they face in this more aggressive world, and contains practical suggestions on how to avoid them.