Pitfalls to avoid when starting a biotechnology company in the USA

Authors

  • Virginia Kapner
  • John Chory

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5912/jcb444

Keywords:

incorporation, founder, capitalisation, trade secret, stock options, employee compensation

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.

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Issue

Vol. 8 No. 4 (2002)

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