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Darden University of Virginia (USA)
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An Overview of Patent Quality: Assessment Valuation and Financial Reporting Implications
Bruner, Robert F.; Frank, Mary Margaret; Simko, Paul J.; Martin, DavidTechnical Note DARDEN-F-1539-EFinanceA significant fraction of corporate market values derive from intellectual property. It is vital for the practicing manager to appreciate the risks and uncertainties surrounding intellectual property. This note focuses specifically on patent positions, arguing that these deserve special scrutiny because of an emerging crisis within and among governments, corporations, and inventors. The objective of this note is to introduce the reader to patent ...Starting at €8.20
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General Electric's Acquisition of Amersham PLC - Teaching Note
Bruner, Robert F.; Frank, Mary Margaret; Simko, Paul J.; Martin, DavidTeaching Note DARDEN-F-1458TN-EFinanceTeaching note for product F-1458Starting at €0.00
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Whole Foods Market and Wild Oats Merger
Bourgeois, L. J. III; Hammaker, Paul M.; Aprill, Chris; Payne, Daniel; Ring, Stephanie; Strauss, KristinCase DARDEN-BP-0533-ECorporate GovernanceWhole Foods and Wild Oats were both natural- and organic-food stores that competed for similar customers on values such as high-quality and healthy products, excellent customer service, knowledge of products, and an enjoyable shopping experience. In February 2007, Whole Foods announced that it would purchase a smaller, yet formidable competitor, Wild Oats. There was tremendous geographic complementarity involved: The merger would give Whole Foods...Starting at €8.20
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Whole Foods Market and Wild Oats Merger - Teaching Note
Bourgeois, L. J. III; Hammaker, Paul M.; Aprill, Chris; Payne, Daniel; Ring, Stephanie; Strauss, KristinTeaching Note DARDEN-BP-0533TN-ECorporate GovernanceTeaching note for product BP-0533Starting at €0.00