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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Velocity of Content

MARCH 20, 2024

There are several factors that should be taken into consideration even when using public data: Nature of the Data Publicly available data can include a wide range of information, such as government datasets, publicly shared research data, research published under open access (OA) licenses, and datasets that fall within the public domain.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

and Lifestyle Licensing B, V , who are the rightful owners of the mark Beverly Hills Polo Club (BHPC), a luxury brand known for its high-quality apparel and accessories, accused Amazon Technologies Inc. The Plaintiff argues that Amazon failed to exercise sufficient due diligence and allowed counterfeits to be sold under its platform.

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Olartemoure Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

For IP owners, IP finance can provide a way to generate revenue from their IP assets without having to sell or license them outright. This can be particularly useful for SMEs that may not have the resources or negotiating power to secure favorable licensing deals. such as in the ASIA IN program.

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Olartemoure Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

For IP owners, IP finance can provide a way to generate revenue from their IP assets without having to sell or license them outright. This can be particularly useful for SMEs that may not have the resources or negotiating power to secure favorable licensing deals. such as in the ASIA IN program ( asiain.com.co ).

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The IPKat

AUGUST 11, 2021

While the photographer had granted the architect of the pictured building a license for use on the architect’s website, this license did not include a right for usage on social media platforms or sub-licensing. Background In the Hamburg case (case No. 3(1) of the Copyright Directive ).

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Firstly , appropriate licensing is the foremost requirement for IPTV applications to operate legally. Apart from the obligation on telecom/internet service providers to pay the requisite license fees, they have to furnish complete details of their net worth and value addition (if any) to the content streamed through the IPTV platform.

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Traverse Legal Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

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.

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Velocity of Content

MAY 25, 2022

“We get so enamored with finding the answer we’re looking for in our research that perhaps we don’t always do the due diligence. When we do acquisitions, you have 30 people visit the site to do due diligence. Just what does that due diligence entail?

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Without thorough due diligence, purchasers may be exposing themselves and their companies to costly litigation, unforeseen limitations on use of the software and, even, unexpected competition. READ THE ARTICLE IN THE LICENSING JOURNAL HERE. Paying the full purchase price does not guarantee complete rights in software.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Then, Karol Koscinski (Attorney at Law, Karol Koscinski Legal Office/ZAiKS), who moderated the session, outlined the importance of libraries’ mission and shared some insights into cross-border digitization of materials and Open Access business licenses. Stef also provided views about out-of-commerce works and Open Access materials.

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

licensing, assignment, JVs, cooperation and co-development etc.) Navigating these challenges in the proper way will be key to the selection of the appropriate business model for the exploitation and commercialization of the algorithms (e.g.

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IP Intelligence

JUNE 6, 2023

A trademark license may seem straightforward. Since a license is like any other contract, the licensor can add any number of conditions to the agreement, right? How does a license differ from a franchise? Finally, a franchise is subject to many more regulations than a license because it involves much more than a trademark.

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IP Intelligence

JUNE 5, 2023

A trademark license may seem straightforward. Since a license is like any other contract, the licensor can add any number of conditions to the agreement, right? How does a license differ from a franchise? Finally, a franchise is subject to many more regulations than a license because it involves much more than a trademark.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 6, 2023

A trademark license may seem straightforward. Since a license is like any other contract, the licensor can add any number of conditions to the agreement, right? How does a license differ from a franchise? Finally, a franchise is subject to many more regulations than a license because it involves much more than a trademark.

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Velocity of Content

JANUARY 28, 2025

CCC has licensed this analysis from Outsell, Inc. Unlike previous technologies, which simply sped up manual tasks, generative AI enables firms to distil insights from enormous volumes of legal data and streamline highly specific processes like contract drafting or due diligence reviews. For questions, please contact Outsell.

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IPilogue

JULY 8, 2021

Service providers should put their “best efforts” to not only license the content shared on their websites, but also prevent the reuploading of content banned by notice and takedown procedures.

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Velocity of Content

JUNE 22, 2022

A global audience of Standards Development Organizations (SDOs) explored how collective licensing can support SDOs as they meet customer needs today and into the future. In addition, for several decades and in many parts of the world, there has been a vibrant collective licensing model in operation for secondary rights.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

The ‘ Dune’ scenario is a well-known ‘tale of crypto folly’ featuring NFT purchasers who failed to exercise appropriate due diligence in determining what rights are granted when procuring an NFT. For instance, CrypToadz is a prominent CC0 NFT project wherein the artwork related to the NFT is in the public domain.

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Patently-O

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The case now before the Supreme Court arose when Sherman Nealy’s collaborator licensed their co-created songs without Nealy’s permission (while Nealy was incarcerated). Nealy sued many years later in 2018 upon learning of the unauthorized licenses in 2016.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

His practice centers on complex legal analysis and writing – in federal appeals, patent prosecution, reexamination, pre-suit and due diligence investigations, and patent opinions. John Dragseth is a senior principal in Fish’s Twin Cities office.

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The IPKat

JUNE 16, 2022

It features 35+ speakers over 40 sessions that will cover all IP rights and main issues dealt with in IP practice, ranging from copyright to trade marks, from patents to licensing and due diligence and everything in-between. For further information and to register, just click here.

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Traverse Legal Blog

MAY 1, 2022

Due Diligence for Security Interests in Trademarks. When performing due diligence (related to financing, including a line of credit, M&A or otherwise) on a debtor, a trademark attorney will typically be provided a list (typically called a Schedule) of trademark registrations.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Just a few minutes of extra due diligence in the recording room can spare an artist from losses decades into their career.

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Trademark and Copyright Law Blog

APRIL 13, 2021

Due diligence for mergers and acquisitions. Trademarks form a key asset in many business transactions, but overlooking important details and traps for the unwary can lead to unintended consequences. Co-branding agreements. Bankruptcy. Learn the essentials for successful brand protection in the context of business deals.

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Traverse Legal Blog

APRIL 1, 2021

The underlying digital asset is copyright protected and licensed to the buyer of the NFT. Should you hire a lawyer to work with you if you are selling or buying an NFT and licensing the associated digital art? Your only protection on the front end is due diligence. NFTs are tokens. They are sold.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 13, 2022

If so, you should consider the caveats and points highlighted in this brief article before finalizing your license or purchase. This article highlights for you a handful of issues that should be considered when conducting due diligence prior to the purchase or license of costly new software. Existence of prior licenses.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 20, 2023

For this, the High Court relied on the proviso to Section 60, which states that the right to seek actions against the groundless threat of legal proceedings will not apply if the person making such threats, “ with due diligence, commences and prosecutes an action for infringement of the copyright claimed by him. ”

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 9, 2022

With no hidden atrocities the labor intended to be associated with the innovation should be given their due diligence and the public can to emanate from the same. The New York Times was not allowed legally to license the works of the journalists who were in the newspaper on a freelance basis.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 15, 2024

What if the patent owner sent a friendly letter inviting you to consider taking a license? Does an invitation to license a patent rise to the level of controversy? Finally, a patent DJ lawsuit filed in federal court makes everyone do their due diligence before proceeding. How strong are the infringement contentions?

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Copyright Lately

MAY 6, 2022

For that, you’d need an assignment or license from the owner of the underlying copyright. It would have taken a bit of due diligence, but not much. You Should Probably Read The License. You can also tell your book club that you read it even though you really stopped at page 136. Definitely.

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TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 1, 2022

From terminating allegedly infringing users and implementing copyright filters, to due diligence, website blocking, and running a search engine, tech companies can find themselves being held responsible when third parties upset the business models of other third parties. Image Credit: Jimmy Nilsson Masth ( Unsplash License ).

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Broker and Agent Regulations: Real estate brokers, integral to property transactions, must be licensed and follow standards set by regulatory authorities. This ensures that the real estate market is serviced by qualified professionals, developing trust and confidence among buyers and sellers.

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GDB Firm Blog

MARCH 11, 2019

What if your mortgage borrower rents space to a state-licensed marijuana facility? When faced with indirect marijuana funds, do your due diligence. Filing a SAR on bank customers in the marijuana business is a well-known issue. However, there is an additional question for lenders. The rent pays the mortgage loan.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

a university) but licensed to an entity to obtain FDA approval. In the latter case, the procedures may need to be enforceable via specific terms provided in a patent license or joint venture agreement. a large drug company), as compared to the scenario where the patent is owned by a third party (e.g.,

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The IPKat

AUGUST 27, 2023

As the plaintiff had provided the court with invoices for granting licenses in similar cases, amounting to EUR 4,662.00, EUR 4,361.00 and EUR 4,450.00, the court calculated an average of EUR 4,450.00 to be a reasonable licence fee.

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Intepat

JUNE 22, 2023

Commercialization Through Franchising Franchising is essentially a subset of licensing whereby the owner of an intellectual property grants the franchisee to replicate the entire business concept in a different location.

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