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Osgoode Welcomes Professor Ruth L. Okediji: “The Paradox of Intellectual Property Injustice”

IPilogue

Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, where she teaches contracts, international IP, patents, copyright, and courses on Biblical Law. Individuals and companies commonly engage in the strategic purchasing of critical blocking patent portfolios. Professor Ruth L. Okediji is the Jeremiah Smith Jr.

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

LexBlog IP

A settled “patent troll” lawsuit is typically not the end of the world and is very common for any company in the middle market or larger. Licenses A buyer’s legal counsel will review every material contract of a company and look for issues that may occur after close.

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7 Key Patent Trends Shaping the Future of Innovation in 2024

Intepat

This will reduce administrative burdens and enhance cross-border patent collaboration. Proof of Innovation and Enforcement: Blockchain will provide immutable, time-stamped proof of invention and facilitate better patent enforcement, reducing patent trolls and disputes.

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