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Importance of Due Diligence for Patent Practitioners and the US/China Economic War

Patently-O

by Dennis Crouch 37 C.F.R. b) imposes crucial responsibilities on patent applicants, attorneys, and agents. Vidal clarified that the agency did not specifically target Chinese fraudulent activity, but has observed that most of the current fraud and blatant misconduct within the PTO can be traced back to China. = = = 11.18

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Mergers and Acquisitions, in Ontario: What Business Owners Need to Know

Nelligan Law

Key Legal Considerations in Ontario Due Diligence Due diligence is the foundation of any successful merger, acquisition, or business sale. Due Diligence is a vital step in the process for any merger or acquisition. Intellectual property assets. Employment contracts and liabilities.

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Tips for a Smooth M&A Closing Part 1: Closing Checklists

Cogency Global

What this is : This article, the first in a 3-part series, provides an overview of key considerations for organizing your closing checklist during the preliminary due diligence phase, following the agreement on the general terms of an M&A deal.

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The Importance of Post-Merger Cleanup - Cogency Global

Cogency Global

What this is : Preparing to merge 2 companies requires a great deal of effort and activity before and after the acquisition, negotiation, due diligence, filing the merger documents, post-merger re-organization, etc.

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Certificate of Good Standing: What it Does and Does Not Tell You - Cogency Global

Cogency Global

What this means : Those who sign off on the opinion letter, as well as those who provide the required documentation, need to keep in mind that all Good Standing Certificates are not equal.

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?Due Diligence During COVID-19 - What's A Purchaser's Attorney To Do?

GDB Firm Blog

When purchasing a cooperative or condominium unit, it is common for the purchaser's attorney to perform some due diligence on either the cooperative corporation or the condominium association. The financials, and most of the governing documents, are usually e-mailed to the purchaser's attorney for review.

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What Startups and Big Pharma Need to Know About AI Drug Discovery

JD Supra Law

These challenges often center on intellectual property (IP) risks, licensing considerations, M&A due diligence, and documentation practices. Integrating AI tools into drug discovery introduces a mix of opportunities and challenges for startups and large pharmaceutical companies. By: Fenwick & West LLP