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• Contract Law Having a good understanding of contract law principles allows an entrepreneur to intelligently read contracts drafted by others and effectively draft his or her own agreements. Learn some basic principles of contract law.
• Intellectual Property Most companies have some intellectual property worth protecting. From product names and company logos to proprietary formulas and computer software, intellectual property laws help protect these and other valuable assets.
• Products Liability Products liability is the area of tort law which deals with a manufacturer's or seller's liability for injuries sustained by a purchaser, user or bystander as a result of a defective product. What are the three types of product defects?
• Selecting an Attorney While retaining an attorney may be expensive, it may also help improve the bottom line. After all, an experienced attorney may provide good advice and help the entrepreneur avoid unforeseen liabilities. So, how does one find the right attorney?
• Tort Law A host of wrongful criminal and civil acts may expose a business to liability. To avoid debilitating verdicts and bottomless attorney fees, all businesses need a basic understanding of tort principles. This will allow them to identify and minimize potential risks, and to select the best form of business.

Business Tools

• Commercial Contracts Asset purchase agreements, OEM supply agreements, office leases and more. From FindLaw Tech Deals.
• Intellectual Property Licenses Software and hardware license agreements, content license and distribution agreements, patent cross license agreements and more. From FindLaw Tech Deals.
• Forms Form collections and indexes, forms dealing with particular issues, and government forms. From FindLaw Forms.

Web Resources

• FindLaw Commercial Law Web Guide
• FindLaw Contract Law Web Guide
• FindLaw Injury and Tort Law Web Guide
• FindLaw Intellectual Property Law Web Guide
• Contracts Law An overview of the basic principles of contracts law. By Mark Radcliffe of Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich LLP and Diane Brinson. From FindLaw Professionals.
• Copyright Law By Mark Radcliffe of Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich LLP and Diane Brinson. From FindLaw Professionals.
• Intellectual Property Protection: Registration, Infringement and Dilution By Richard L. Kirkpatrick and Laura C. Gustafson of Pillsbury Madison & Sutro LLP. From FindLaw Professionals.
• Legal Guide for Starting and Running a Small Business Online book covering business formation, incorporation, tax basics, raising money and more. By Attorney Fred S. Steingold and Nolo.com
• Ownership of Copyrights Covers the Copyright Act's ownership rules, including the Work Made for Hire Rule. By Mark Radcliffe of Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich LLP and Diane Brinson. From FindLaw Professionals.
• Patent, Trademark, and Trade Secret By Mark Radcliffe of Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich LLP and Diane Brinson. From FindLaw Professionals.

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