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IP Due Diligence: Issues in M&A Transactions

Traverse Legal Blog

A main focus in most M&A transactions involves conducting intellectual property (IP) due diligence, including patent due diligence in order to properly assess risk involved in the potential transaction. What security measures does the target take to make sure that its trade secrets remain confidential?

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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. of such businesses.

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3 Steps to Protect Highly Sensitive Assets in an M&A Deal

JD Supra Law

Due diligence is a necessary part of any M&A transaction. In some cases, the buyer wants to assure itself of certain highly confidential and sensitive aspects of the targets operations and assets. This process can be an exhaustive deep dive into the target companys history.

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Hallmarks of an Ethics and Transparency Program

Olartemoure Blog

Risk-based third-party due diligence (partners, intermediaries, suppliers, agents, consultant and joint-venture partners, distributors, advisors, etc.), meaning that the intensity of the due diligence should vary depending on the third-party risk-profile: industry, country, size, nature and amount of the transaction, etc.

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Intellectual Property Strategies for Development of AI in China

IP Tech Blog

Employment or cooperation agreements must ensure confidentiality and include proper non-compete-clauses to avoid risk of theft by employees or other unauthorized parties. Additional software and technical measures are also encouraged to track and monitor flow of information and data.

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Upcoming Webinar! Anatomy of an M&A Transaction: How to Issue Spot for Non-Compete, Trade Secrets/Confidential Information, and Intellectual Capital Concerns

Trading Secrets

In this fifth installment of our 2021 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, our experienced team will cover trade secret/confidentiality, non-compete and restrictive covenant issues that typically arise in M&A transactions. Conducting and effectively managing due diligence and information sharing while advancing the deal.

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Upcoming Webinar! Anatomy of an M&A Transaction: How to Issue Spot for Non-Compete, Trade Secrets/Confidential Information, and Intellectual Capital Concerns

LexBlog IP

In this fifth installment of our 2021 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, our experienced team will cover trade secret/confidentiality, non-compete and restrictive covenant issues that typically arise in M&A transactions. Conducting and effectively managing due diligence and information sharing while advancing the deal.