Unleashing Small Business Through IP: Protecting Intellectual Property, Driving Entrepreneurship

In our entrepreneurial, high-tech, global, knowledge-based, innovation-driven economy of the twenty-first century, it is imperative to establish, protect and enforce intellectual property rights. In fact, no matter what the industry or line of business - from local shops to Internet ventures - intellectual property, or IP, matters. And make no mistake, IP protections, such as patents and copyright, matter most for smaller businesses. This book provides insights on the role of IP in our economy and assorted industries, on the ills of IP theft, and on IP's impact on entrepreneurship and small business ... now and into the future. Karen Kerrigan, President and CEO of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council, observed, "This book serves as an invaluable guide for policymakers, entrepreneurs, and the general public in helping them to grasp the critical role that intellectual property protections play in driving innovation, entrepreneurship, competitiveness, job creation and economic growth."