Course Outcomes for Unit 2 Assignment:

LS311-1:Examine how law affects business.

GEL-1.02:Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard English.

In your role working as a paralegal or legal assistant for iHiker, draft a memorandum to Miguel Rodriguz, the iHiker general counsel, on how best to protect iHiker's intellectual property. Specifically, discuss the steps and benefits of safeguarding iHiker's intellectual property through: (1) registration of proprietary software developed by iHiker with the U.S. Copyright Office; (2) applying for a registered trademark for the iHiker name with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; and (3) protecting trade secrets with password protection and software encryption.

In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the assignment, a successful paper must also meet the following criteria:

• Your submission should include a titleE pageE and reference page in 10- to 12-point font (Arial, Courier, and TimesS NewW RomanN are acceptable).
• Viewpoint and purpose should be clearly established and sustained.
• Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.).
• Writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified as well as original and insightful.
• Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics.
• Appropriate citation style should be followed.

You should also make sure to:

• Include a titleE pageE with full name, class name, section number, and date.
• Include introductory and concluding paragraphs and demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard English.
• Use examples to support your discussion.
• List all sources on a separate referenceE pageE at the end of your paper and cite them within the body of your paper using APAA formatT and citation style. For more information on APA guidelines, visit Academic Tools.