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M&A Checklist — How to Prepare Your IP for the Legal Due Diligence Process

LexBlog IP

But any company preparing to sell within the next five years should consider the more common IP issues that arise during the legal due diligence process. IP Ownership Nearly all purchase agreements require the seller to warrant that it owns or licenses the intellectual property necessary for operation of the business.

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Role And Significance Of IP Due-Diligence In M&A Transactions In India

IIPRD

Hence, more and more mergers and acquisitions involve intellectual property which gives rise to the demand for Intellectual Property (IP) Due-Diligence at the time of Mergers, Acquisitions, etc. Evolving Significance of IP Due-Diligence for an M&A Transaction. Joint ownership of Intellectual property.

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EU anti-money laundering system

Olartemoure Blog

Stricter Know Your Customer (KYC) obligations, such as specified timeframes for updating and monitoring due diligence procedures. A revised definition of Beneficial Ownership, which allows member states to lower the identification threshold below the current 25%.

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LimeWire Founder “Not Thrilled” That ‘Strangers’ Exploit the Brand for NFT Marketplace

TorrentFreak

In a world that’s dominated by viral social media posts and catchy headlines, branding is everything. Last week we noticed that one of the most iconic file-sharing brands was making headlines once again. The original trademarks have expired and the NFT website uses a new logo, so they can use the brand. LimeWire Comeback?

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UNABLE TO REGISTER YOR TRUE BRAND DUE TO PRIOR IDENTICAL REGISTRATIONS? HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN DO

Selvam & Selvam Blog

I think you would agree with me that protecting a brand has become increasingly difficult in this digital era, where originality is becoming a thing of the past. So, how do you approach this issue when your brand is caught in the middle of it? This is the most cost effective and time conscious way to prevent squatters.

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IP finance for IP owners

Olartemoure Blog

IP assets, such as patents, trademarks, and copyrights, can be used to generate revenue, enhance brand value, and protect against competition. This can provide a way to generate revenue without having to give up ownership or control of the IP. One example of IP finance is IP-based mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

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IP finance

Olartemoure Blog

IP assets, such as patents, trademarks, and copyrights, can be used to generate revenue, enhance brand value, and protect against competition. This can provide a way to generate revenue without having to give up ownership or control of the IP. This can provide a way to invest in IP assets while also providing financing to IP owners.

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