Pitfalls to avoid when starting a biotechnology company in the USA

Issue JCB, Volume 8, Number 4, 2002 

Virginia Kapner
John Chory

DOI:https://doi.org/10.5912/jcb444


Abstract:

This paper presents an overview of some of the principal legal issues associated with establishing a biotechnology venture in the USA. We address the basic rules surrounding the establishment of a corporation and identify policies that should be followed by every company in order to prepare it for its next stage of growth.

Keywords:incorporation ,founder ,capitalisation ,trade secret ,stock options ,employee compensation ,en ,

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