A.C. Buehler Library: MIE 500: New Venture Formation: Intellectual property

Web resources

There are useful intellectual property resources available for free on the Internet. Most of these are from official government websites, like agency websites (from Loyola University Chicago).

IP Applications/Registrations - For searching patent or trademark applications/registrations, copyright registrations, or domain names.

Agencies - For websites of agencies or other entities managing intellectual property.

Associations - For websites of associations focusing on intellectual property.

News, Blogs - For websites with IP news or blogs relating to IP.

Statistics - For websites of intellectual property statistics.

IP print resources

Intellectual Property Licensing and Transactions by Jorge L. Contreras
ISBN: 1316518035
Publication Date: 2022
Intellectual property transactions underlie large segments of the global economy, from pharmaceuticals to computing, entertainment to digital content. This first-of-its-kind resource combines practical contract drafting and negotiation skills with substantive legal doctrine in the rapidly growing area of intellectual property transactions and licensing. Though primarily designed for classroom use, it is also a must-have legal reference work for every lawyer involved in the technology, biopharma, entertainment, media or financial services industries. It includes practical drafting models and explanations of key contractual provisions such as field of use, exclusivity, milestones, royalties, termination, indemnification and liability, and combines these with discussion of the latest cases interpreting these provisions. Numerous legal doctrines that affect the enforcement of IP agreements are also covered.
Enforcing intellectual property rights a concise guide for businesses, innovative and creative individuals
ISBN: 9786612054419
The Essential Guide to Intellectual Property by Aram Sinnreich
ISBN: 9780300214420
Publication Date: 2019-05-28
A broad introduction to the changing roles of intellectual property within society Intellectual property is one of the most confusing--and widely used--dimensions of the law. By granting exclusive rights to publish, manufacture, copy, or distribute information and technology, IP laws shape our cultures, our industries, and our politics in countless ways, with consequences for everyone, including artists, inventors, entrepreneurs, and citizens at large. In this engaging, accessible study, Aram Sinnreich uncovers what's behind current debates and what the future holds for copyrights, patents, and trademarks.

Entrepreneur Resources

USPTO Inventor and Entrepreneur Resources Resources for inventors and entrepreneurs from the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Intellectual Property Videos from the University of Michigan Videos from Professor Bryce Pilz from the University of Michigan Law School covering different aspects of patents, copyright, trademarks, and trade secrets.
Patent and Trademark Resource Center Patent and Trademark Resource Centers (PTRC) are designated state, academic, and public libraries dedicated to disseminating patent and trademark information and support the intellectual property needs of the public. New Jersey's PTRC's are in Newark and Piscataway.
Creative Commons Licenses - Provides alternative intellectual propertymanagement tools meant to enable sharing and reuse.
IP Watchdog - leading sources for news and information in the patent and innovation industries.
SBA: Create a Business Plan A tool provided by the Small Business Administration to help entrepreneurs write out their initial business plan. Walks you through completing each section. Save you plan as a PDF file, or saved in-progress on their website for up to six months from last login.
Entrepreneur.com - Business Plan
From Entrepreneur.com, an article that serves as a starting point, linking to things you should consider before writing your plan, practical suggestions for writing your plan, and tools to assist you.
BplansThe Bplans site includes free sample business plans, helpful tools and guides to help you manage your business better, practical advice on planning, interactive tools and calculators, and publishes daily advice to help you grow your business.

At the left is a box with free market evaluation resources, other subscription databases may be available.