Cogency Global

MARCH 16, 2023

What this is: Like due diligence searches for statutory liens and consensual (UCC) financing statements on borrowers and debtors, being aware of and/or confirming the owner and status of intellectual property in a transaction is critical.

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JD Supra Law

JULY 18, 2024

Due diligence may not be glamorous, but it is the bedrock of a successful deal. Put simply, due diligence is the process of meticulously examining every nook and cranny of a target company’s operations, finances, and legal standing to ensure that a merger or acquisition is a smart business move.

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Following our first article on IP due diligence considerations for prospective investors of emerging life sciences companies, we’re taking an in-depth look at the due diligent action items that can help with decision-making and risk-assessment calculations for a potential investor.

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IP Law 360

APRIL 12, 2022

Four pending federal cases involving disputes over nonfungible tokens highlight important questions to ask when conducting sale and purchase due diligence for NFTs, including concerns related to infringement, misappropriation or other intellectual property claims, say attorneys at Covington.

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Traverse Legal Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

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. All too often these issues come up for the first time in due diligence.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 27, 2024

As generative AI continues to be a hot topic in board rooms and an unavoidable reality on the front lines of business, leaders must make informed decisions when choosing AI vendors. The integration of AI into your operations can offer substantial benefits, but it also introduces unique risks and challenges.

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 25, 2023

ACI’s 6th Annual Life Sciences IP Due Diligence Summit is devoted to providing corporate and IP counsel with expert strategies for assessing, valuing, and commercializing IP assets when conducting strategic IP due diligence – an essential to nearly every corporate transaction.

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Patently-O

APRIL 28, 2023

by Dennis Crouch 37 C.F.R. b) imposes crucial responsibilities on patent applicants, attorneys, and agents.

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JD Supra Law

MAY 18, 2022

Due diligence of trademark registrations can get lost in the shuffle. In a complex merger or acquisition, there are many moving parts. But thorough review of brand assets can help avoid pitfalls and maximize the investment. By: Erise IP

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 9, 2025

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

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Cogency Global

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

If youve been trying to figure out if your date is the one, then youve probably already done a little due diligence to learn more about their overall character, trustworthiness and perhaps even their financial status to determine if youd be a good match. Can you feel the love yet?

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 3, 2022

The objective of an intellectual property due diligence investigation is to provide an evaluation of the quality of the IP assets that cover the company’s commercial products and services. For life sciences companies, their patent estate is often a crucial piece of their business and revenue model.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 29, 2022

When two parties engage in a merger or acquisition, there are several processes that must take place before the transaction can be completed, including due diligence of the seller’s assets—and particularly the seller’s relevant and material intellectual property (IP). By: Morgan Lewis - Tech & Sourcing

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IIPRD

AUGUST 31, 2022

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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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 9, 2024

Properly pleading inequitable conduct claims is a challenge, a challenge that can be met with early due diligence and attention to detail in your pleading. By: Baker Botts L.L.P.

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Cogency Global

JUNE 20, 2024

What this means : Lien searches are a critical component of due diligence for several reasons, primarily revolving around risk management, legal compliance and litigation avoidance.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 17, 2023

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. Markets have since cooled, with capital becoming harder to find. By: Seyfarth Shaw LLP

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

On August 12, 2021, the U.S.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Insufficent Due Diligence – Court Dismisses Case. ” Noting that the due diligence standard and dismissal factors support dismissal of the case, the Judge did just that. On September 17, the court issued a minute order directing Triller to file either a proof of service or a status report by December 17, 2021.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 30, 2024

Michael Grecco Productions, Inc. RADesign, Inc., 23-1078 (2d Cir. 16, 2024) (Wesley, Chin, Lee, By: McDermott Will & Emery

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Stock Legal Blog

AUGUST 28, 2024

When you’re on the sell side of a M&A transaction, your biggest role in the between LOI and closing is to gather and provide information requested for buyer diligence. In other words, the diligence process is where the seller is called on to prove out the value of the company.

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JD Supra Law

MAY 15, 2023

Kilpatrick Townsend attorneys Maria Baratta, Kristin Doyle, Adria Perez, and Gunjan Talati, presented “Interparty Considerations and Collaborations: Navigating IP Due Diligence and Joint Development Agreements with Third. By: Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

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. But quite often, a company will tout its innovation when selling, but during the due diligence process, it is revealed that the company lacks adequate protection for that innovation.

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JD Supra Law

MAY 15, 2023

Kilpatrick Townsend attorneys Maria Baratta, Kristin Doyle, Adria Perez, and Gunjan Talati, presented “Interparty Considerations and Collaborations: Navigating IP Due Diligence and Joint Development Agreements with Third. By: Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

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IP Law 360

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Declining valuations are the backdrop of the current technology M&A landscape worldwide, and intellectual property is a key value driver from the vantage point of a potential acquiror, so when it comes to due diligence for technology acquisitions, there are several pitfalls to avoid, say attorneys at Gibson Dunn.

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IP Law 360

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

As law firms increasingly recruit laterals, they must account for ethics rules and other due diligence issues that can turn an inadvisable or careless hire into a nightmare of lost opportunity or disqualification, says Mark Hinderks at Stinson.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The Plaintiff argues that Amazon failed to exercise sufficient due diligence and allowed counterfeits to be sold under its platform. As an e-commerce platform, Amazon has specific policies and systems in place to monitor and control the listings of third-party sellers. The Way Forward?

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Cogency Global

AUGUST 8, 2024

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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Cogency Global

AUGUST 15, 2024

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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IP Watchdog

AUGUST 15, 2022

Litigants and lawyers who previously relied on Judge Albright’s favorable procedural rules and efficient trial schedules as a proxy for more rigorous due diligence will now need to take a closer look at the merits of their cases when considering whether and where to file.

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Plagiarism Today

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

It’s about performing due diligence and considering these issues before they become a problem. Perfection, however, is as unreasonable a standard here as it is anywhere else. The goal, instead, is to catch and stop what can be avoided. The Croatian central bank clearly failed there.

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Plagiarism Today

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

This approach requires that all journals be ethical and perform due diligence on incoming works, something well known to be not true. The issue of predatory journals remains, and there are many publications that won’t bother with any plagiarism check as long as their fees are paid.

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Cogency Global

MARCH 21, 2024

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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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 15, 2025

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

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Plagiarism Today

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

While cases such as this one would be difficult to detect, even with anti-plagiarism technology, it is still important to perform due diligence and try to prevent as many of these issues as possible. It doesn’t matter if it was written by a ghostwriter, a team of named writers or even an AI.

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Michael Geist

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The process failure, including the lack of due diligence, can be addressed by fixing the systems and engaging in greater antisemitism education. Indeed, there was no defending the absence of due diligence or the failure to respond quickly once the concern came to light. It is a shame it does not happen more often.

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Nelligan Law

MARCH 21, 2023

Reading Time: < 1 minutes Due dilligence is key Investing in real estate can be a great way to create a new stream of income, but it’s not without its risks. Without proper due diligence, those investing in real estate can face both legal and financial consequences that can quickly counteract any potential gains.

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