Course ID
019498
Course Description
This course is the second in a two-part series. The course will involve students functioning as partners in a mock law firm advising the entrepreneurship teams involved in the McGuire Entrepreneurship Program. Students will develop skills in the following areas: (1) development of business plans and founders agreements; (2) incorporation 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.
Min Units
2
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
SPF - Alternative Grading S, P, F
Career
Law
Course Requisites
LAW 694A.
May be convened with
Component
Independent Study
Optional Component
No