International Business Memo — Andrea and Lena’s Coffee Business

Andrea and Lena are from Panama and are now living in the U.S. They have a chance to invest in a coffee business in Panama and want to explore not only running the coffee plantation but exporting the coffee globally. They consult your firm for advice. Your attorney asks you to research the three forms of international business — 1.Trade (import and export) 2.Intellectual property rights and international licensing agreements 3.Direct foreign investment In an internal memo for your attorney, address these three area, and provide the pros and cons of each. Provide advice for the client about each form of international business and any associated risks. Cite all sources using the Bluebook format.