Problem:
BUG, Inc., a company based in the United States., designs, manufactures, and sells electronic recording devices. These devices are used by law enforcement agencies to intercept and record sounds and voices. The equipment taps into telephone wires, cell phone transmissions, and picks up sounds and voices through the walls of a house or in open-air locations through the use of a remote microphone. Part of the equipment is driven by software written by BUG employees. BUG has exclusive contracts with most state and federal law enforcement agencies throughout the United States. BUG is thinking about expanding its sales to international markets. Currently, half of its manufacturing plants are in foreign countries and half are in the U.S. The company's logo is a ladybug wearing a set of headphones.
Write a brief, concise analysis showing your comprehension. Word Count is a minimum of 100 words for the Introduction and 300 words for number 2.
1). Complete an Introduction
2). Identify the different type(s) and major elements of legal protections BUG should have for its intellectual property. Explain why these protections are necessary.