Chapter 1 Intellectual Property (IP) Basics Chapter 2 The Role and Value of IP in International Commerce Chapter 3 Issues Affecting IP Rights Internationally Chapter 4 Parties to IP Rights, Part I: Owner,Consumer, Authorized User, Licensee,Attorney Chapter 5 Ensuring the Value of Your IP Rights: At Creation Chapter 6 Ensuring the Value of Your IP Rights: Protection After Creation Chapter 7 Parties to IP Rights, Part II: Protection of the Weak and Strong Chapter 8 Ensuring Precise Contractual Protection of IP Rights Chapter 9 Parties to IP Rights, Part III: Finalizing Ownership and Use Rights Chapter 10 Key Issues Related to IP Rights Internationally Chapter 11 IP Rights in Multi-National Forums Chapter 12 Fundamentals in Country Legal Systems: Generalities Chapter 13 Validity of IP Rights Locally: Specifics Chapter 14 Acquiring IP Rights: Letters of Instruction Chapter 15 Acquiring IP Rights: Joint Collaboration Agreement Chapter 16 Acquiring IP Rights: Work Made for Hire Agreement Chapter 17 Protecting IP Rights: Nondisclosure Agreements Chapter 18 Protecting IP Rights: Cease and Desist Letter Chapter 19 Protecting IP Rights: Settlement Memorandum Chapter 20 Transferring IP Rights: ASSIGNMENT CONTRACT Chapter 21 Transferring IP Rights: LICENSE AGREEMENT Chapter 22 Transferring IP Rights: DEED OF ASSIGNMENT OR LTCENSE Chapter 23 Transferring IP Rights: ADDENDUM TO UNRECORDED ASSIGNMENT OR LICENSE Glossary Resources Key