International Technology Law & Business A Practical Glossary

Written by an international technology lawyer with substantial experience practicing in the United States, Asia, and Europe, International Technology Law & Business provides practical, lucid, and frank explanations of legal terms and business jargon commonly used by the international technology sector. The glossary seeks to identify and explain key terms from unfamiliar fields and jurisdictions, including intellectual property and licensing, venture capital, corporate and securities law, antitrust and competition law, and the technology business in general. Serving as a reference for managers and executives, as well as lawyers both in the U.S. and abroad, this book provides practical explanations, rather than simple dictionary definitions, and addresses many of the issues and questions raised by these terms. International Technology Law & Business is a must-have resource for any individual working in an international environment.About the Author:Colm MacKernan represents high-technology companies on complex international matters, including transactions and litigation, and advises companies in the United States, Asia, and Europe. He previously served as general counsel to two large international technology companies and has published extensively on issues relating to intellectual property law and competition and antitrust law. Mr. MacKernan is a solicitor of the Supreme Court of England & Wales and in the Republic of Ireland, a member of the New York and District of Columbia Bars, and has been admitted to practice before various U.S. Federal Courts.MacKernan, Colm is the author of 'International Technology Law & Business A Practical Glossary', published 2006 under ISBN 9781596224056 and ISBN 1596224053.