(a) When an anti-assignment clause exists in a contract, a court will not enforce it because it is against public policy.
True or False?
(b) A contract cannot forbid the assignment of the right to receive . Assignments also cannot be restricted for the transfer of , also called a restraint against . A contract cannot prohibit the assignment of checks or promissory notes, also called . The right to receive in a contract for the sale of also can be assigned, even if the contract forbids it.

Lillypad toys is a manufacturer of educational toys for children. six months ago, the company's research and development division came up with an idea for a unique touchscreen device that can be used to introduce children to a number of foreign languages. three months ago, the company produced a working prototype, and last month the company successfully launched its new device on the commercial market. what should lillypad's managers prepare for next? a. increased competition from imitators b. a prolonged period of uncontested success c. a sharp decline in demand for the product d. a difficult struggle to move from invention to innovation