Course Description
This course is the second in a two-part series. The course involves students from Law and Entrepreneurship I simulating partners in a mock law firm and advising the entrepreneurship teams involved in the McGuire Entrepreneurship Program. Students develop skills in areas that may include the following: (1) development of founders agreements; (2) legal formation and capitalization of a company, including their tax implications; (3) identification and protection of intellectual property, including intellectual property that protects inventions (e.g., patents, trade secrets) and intellectual property that support marketing strategies (e.g., trademarks); and (4) business negotiations strategy and technology licensing. The experience law students gain through the course will make them uniquely qualified for positions in high-technology sectors and work representing small start-up companies generally upon graduation.
Updated: 04/05/2011