Describes a dispute between IBM and Fujitsu in connection with allegations that Fujitsu stole proprietary software to manage IBM computers. Also describes a novel arbitration agreement is intended to resolve the dispute, a review of intellectual property law in the United States and Japan, and the background to the question of whether Japan is particularly imitation of society. The main purpose of teaching, to show students different approaches to intellectual property law in the two countries, and the problems this creates for trade and company management. "Hide
by Joseph L. Badaracco Jr., Ilyse Barkan Source: Harvard Business School 13 pages. Publication Date: March 30, 1990. Prod. #: 390168-PDF-ENG
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