Examines intellectual property issues related to the legal development of start-up companies, including trade secret issues, venture capitalist funding and public stock offerings. Course Information: Same as IP 486. Previously listed as JD 495/IP 495. Prerequisite(s): JD 401, and JD 405, and JD 406, and JD 407, and JD 411, and JD 414, and JD 415, and JD 416; and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404; and LAW 412 or LAW 413.