Employees are often confronted with the responsibility of protecting a company's intellectual property rights while still communicating the company's identity or ideas to internal and external customers. How do employees perform this function effectively? This course explains the basic types of intellectual property, the legal protections in place, and the potential consequences of violating intellectual property laws.
This course was developed with subject matter support provided by Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice and may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with statutes, regulations, or other legal authority. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking independent legal advice.