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  • September 1996 (Revised December 2000)
  • Background Note
  • HBS Case Collection

Protection of Intellectual Property in the United States, The

By: Myra M. Hart and Howard G. Zaharoff
  • Format:Print
  • | Pages:17
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Abstract

Presents an overview of U.S. laws/systems in place to safeguard intellectual property rights. Includes a brief history of the development of the laws. Attention is given to patents, licenses, copyrights, trade secrets, trade and service markets, and non-disclosure and non-compete agreements.

Keywords

Trademarks; Patents; Copyright; Laws and Statutes; Agreements and Arrangements; United States

Citation

Hart, Myra M., and Howard G. Zaharoff. "Protection of Intellectual Property in the United States, The." Harvard Business School Background Note 897-046, September 1996. (Revised December 2000.)

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Myra M. Hart

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