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IP Financing in India – Part I: Perfection of Security and (Non) Registration of Copyright

SpicyIP

According to Duff and Phelps, and CII’s joint report in 2019 on IP-backed financing, the proportion of tangible assets in the market value of Standard and Poor’s 500 firms has declined from over 80 percent to under 20 percent in the past three decades, thus signifying the rising contribution of intangible assets.

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Trademarks in M&A Due Diligence

JD Supra Law

Due diligence of trademark registrations can get lost in the shuffle. By: Erise IP 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.

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

LexBlog IP

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. IP Ownership Nearly all purchase agreements require the seller to warrant that it owns or licenses the intellectual property necessary for operation of the business.

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Branding Due Diligence – Make it or Break it

Selvam & Selvam Blog

To make sure you create the right perception for the brand, thorough due diligence is a must. So how do you do proper brand due diligence from an IP (legal) perspective? Professional opinion: Trademark registration is a vital step in today’s era. – Kodak).

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Trademark Rejected Again: Smarter Options to Respond to a Final Office Action

Patent Trademark Blog

Your first response likely contained arguments about how your trademark is not similar to one or more cited trademark registrations. The problem is, trademark registration owners tend to be for-profit companies or business owners. Do your due diligence and consider a knockout search before filing. So you need leverage.

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Intellectual Property Strategies for Development of AI in China

IP Tech Blog

There are, however, several challenges related to obtaining IP protection for algorithms in China. Lack of IP protection may expose the development to theft, infringement and misuse by Chinese competitors and it may result in huge economic losses for the developers. But rights holders must be prepared.

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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.