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27 Rutgers Computer & Tech. L.J. 165 (2001)
Technology Due Diligence - The Need for and Benefits of Technology Assessment in Connection with Investment in High-Tech Companies

handle is hein.journals/rutcomt27 and id is 171 raw text is: TECHNOLOGY DUE DILIGENCE-THE NEED FOR AND BENEFITS OF TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT IN CONNECTION WITH INVESTMENT IN HIGH-TECH COMPANIES CAROL R. GOFORTH1 RONALD R. GOFORTH, PH.D.2 I. What is Technology Due Diligence? A. Defining Technology and Technology-Based Enterprises B. Conventional Due Diligence C. A Proposed Paradigm Shift D. Where Technology Due Diligence Should be Employed II. The Role of Technology Due Diligence A. Protecting the Investors B. The Perspective of Technology Proponents C. The Role of Investment Professionals D. The Public Sector Interest III. Evaluating Technology Assessment A. In-Depth Knowledge of the Technology B. Thorough Understanding of Technology Management, Implementation, and Deployment C. Objectivity and Independence D. Communications Skills E. Ability to Tailor Review to the Situation IV. Conclusions It seems like technology is in the news on a daily basis, 1. Clayton N. Little Professor of Law, University of Arkansas School of Law; B.A., J.D., University of Arkansas. This paper was supported in part by a summer reasearch grant from the University of Arkansas School of Law. 2. President and general manager, Beta-Rubicon, Inc.; B.Sc., M.Sc., University of Arkansas; Ph.D. (Chemistry), University of Alberta.