This book provides an excellent overview of the various types of intellectual property rights, as well as solid advice on how to protect these valuable assets. Topics covered include patents, copyrights, trade secrets, and trademarks; intellectual property in the global marketplace; and general considerations in negotiating technology transactions. It also covers licensing agreements, research and development agreements, technology management, joint ventures, investment partnerships, computers and software, Web site design and hosting agreements, Internet and online transactions, and other topics.