Choppy Waters: Navigating the Intersection of Bankruptcy and Intellectual Property, Second Edition explores the complex and often challenging issues that arise when bankruptcy law and intellectual property law intersect within the U.S. legal system. This book is designed for legal professionals with a foundational understanding of either U.S. bankruptcy law or intellectual property law who seek to navigate the unique challenges that emerge when these two legal frameworks interact. This thorough resource provides (1) a foundational discussion of both intellectual property and bankruptcy law; (2) a compendium of different types of intellectual property; (3) an overview of the unique claims and disputes that can arise in intellectual property-related litigation; and (4) a thorough discussion of key issues that often arise when intellectual property rights collide with the bankruptcy process, including the treatment of intellectual property license agreements as executory contracts in bankruptcy and the sale of intellectual property assets in bankruptcy proceedings.

This second edition expands on key topics with updated discussions, including the impact of the Copyright Alternative in Small Claims Enforcement Act (CASE Act) and issues related to computer software and artificial intelligence. It also incorporates recent court opinions issued since the first edition.