Bankruptcy and Its Impact on Intellectual Property Law

Intellectual property (patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets) can become a significant asset of a debtor's estate, and special rules apply depending on whether the assets are defined as property of the estate or an executory contract. This second edition of Bankruptcy and Its Impact on Intellectual Property Law covers the basics of IP law, including a description of property rights, license and assignment issues, and infringements. Coauthored by a patent litigator and a commerci...