Bankruptcy And Its Impact On Intellectual Property

This handbook covers the basics of IP law, including a description of property rights, license and assignment issues and infringements. Intellectual property (patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets) can become a significant asset of a debtors estate and special rules apply, depending on whether the assets are defined as property of the estate or an executory contract. The handbook outlines what parties can do in a bankruptcy to protect intellectual property rights, including the DIPs ability to assign IP licenses. The new book, coauthored by a patent litigator and a commercial bankruptcy litigator, is accessible to both the IP professional and the bankruptcy practitioner. Softbound, 100 pages.