New to the 4th ed. are sections on spin-out transactions, virtual companies, and off-shore arrangements. The transaction forms, summary on intellectual property, and partnering transaction checklists have all been updated. Using a practical methodology, the authors have compiled the diverse agreements necessary to create a corporate partnership, including preliminary agreements, alliance agreements, technology/product license agreements, and research and development agreements, among others. Separate sections are devoted to equity investments by one partner in the other, partnering with universities and non-profit research institutes, and life sciences transactions. Format is three-ring binder. Annotation ⓒ2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)