The Institute focuses on the legal ramifications of introducing technology into business—in particular, problems concerning protection of intellectual property, technology transfer, patent applications, and licensing agreements. It also offers programs designed for members of the business community to inform them about legal issues arising at the intersection of technology and business. Ultimately, through law clinics working with existing incubators, the Institute will provide low cost legal assistance to the Long Island business community to facilitate business development and the commercialization of new technology. The research arm of the Institute aims to develop programs to promote the rapid transfer of high technology innovations from the laboratory to the market place. It will also produce a scholarly journal devoted to legal and policy issues concerning law and emerging technologies.