Intellectual Property Rights and Ownership Issues

Author(s):

Wells, J. Douglas
J. Douglas Wells, Patent Attorney, Chernoff, Vilhauer, McClung & Stenzel, LLP, 601 SW Second Avenue, Suite 1600, Portland, OR 97204, 503-227-5631; doug@chernofflaw.com

92nd Annual International Conference Proceedings - 2007 - Las Vegas, NV

Abstract

This session provides supply professionals an overview of intellectual property (IP) rights and ownership issues to watch out for in the procurement of goods and services. Some of the issues involve proprietary or customer specified software, business methods, or components. Contract language provided for handling common IP rights and ownership issues.