Iowa Code
Chapter 523G - INVENTION DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Section 523G.2 - Purpose of the chapter.

523G.2 Purpose of the chapter.
The general assembly declares that the purpose of this chapter is to safeguard the public against fraud, deceit, imposition, and financial hardship, and to foster and encourage competition, fair dealing, and prosperity in the field of invention development services by prohibiting or restricting deceptive practices, misleading advertising, onerous contract terms, harmful financial practices, and other unfair, dishonest, deceptive, destructive, unscrupulous, fraudulent, or discriminatory practices which threaten the public welfare.
92 Acts, ch 1114, ยง3