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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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IP Licensing for Business Companies & Organizations – How to Do it Right?

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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.

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Licensing vs. Franchising: Are You Accidentally Creating a Franchise?

IP Intelligence

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? This could inadvertently create a franchise and subject you to civil and criminal penalties. What is a franchise?

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Licensing vs. Franchising: Are You Accidentally Creating a Franchise?

IP Intelligence

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? This could inadvertently create a franchise and subject you to civil and criminal penalties. What is a franchise?

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Licensing vs. Franchising: Are You Accidentally Creating a Franchise?

LexBlog IP

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? This could inadvertently create a franchise and subject you to civil and criminal penalties. What is a franchise?

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Fatal Mistakes Made By The ‘Bored Ape Yacht Club’ & ‘Crypto Punks’ NFT Projects

Traverse Legal Blog

These NFT drops offer valuable learning lessons which every NFT project, brand, and company must consider before launching their NFTs project. In this video, we will also examine the legal strategies each project got right on trademark registration and copyright licensing. The “Crypto Punk” brand name is a trademark.

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Methods of Commercializing Intellectual Property – Part I

Intepat

Further, such sale may also conflict with the existing licensing agreements with regard to the concerned intellectual property, should there be any. Conducting Due Diligence – Conducting due diligence with regard to the intellectual property to be assigned reveals assets and liabilities attached to it and aids in crystallizing its value.