Explain the concept of intellectual property.

Explanation should include

• defining intellectual property (e.g. designs, manuscripts, patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets)
• listing laws and regulations pertaining to intellectual property, including import/export control laws.

Process/Skill Questions:

• Which laws apply to technology transfer activities?
• What legal issues need to be addressed when transferring technology to other countries?
• What are nonexclusive, partially exclusive, and exclusive licenses?
• What is a patent process?
• How can one verify whether a technology has been patented?