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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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IP Licensing for Business Companies & Organizations – How to Do it Right?

Kashishipr

Any form of Intellectual Property (IP) , be it a trademark, patent, or copyright, can be licensed to third parties. Through IP licensing, IP rights holders grant third parties the exclusive right to use their IP while retaining their ownership. Understanding the IP License. Creating the IP Licensing Agreement.

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Intellectual Property Strategies for Development of AI in China

IP Tech Blog

licensing, assignment, JVs, cooperation and co-development etc.) Employment or cooperation agreements must ensure confidentiality and include proper non-compete-clauses to avoid risk of theft by employees or other unauthorized parties.

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Methods of Commercializing Intellectual Property – Part I

Intepat

Therefore, it is important to make sure such confidential information is not publicised unauthorisedly. Further, such sale may also conflict with the existing licensing agreements with regard to the concerned intellectual property, should there be any. Licensing of patents is more complex owing to the technical information involved.

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Intellectual Property Strategies for Development of AI in China

LexBlog IP

licensing, assignment, JVs, cooperation and co-development etc.) Employment or cooperation agreements must ensure confidentiality and include proper non-compete-clauses to avoid risk of theft by employees or other unauthorized parties.

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Fatal Mistakes Made By The ‘Bored Ape Yacht Club’ & ‘Crypto Punks’ NFT Projects

Traverse Legal Blog

In this video, we will also examine the legal strategies each project got right on trademark registration and copyright licensing. Your NFT drop will license your copyright-protected digital asset (i.e., What Rights Are Licensed To Purchasers Buying NFTS? When you buy the Bored Ape NFT, you receive a license to the image.