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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. In most cases, this can be broken down between two central areas – technology and branding. Branding is protected by either registered or common law trademarks.

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Intellectual Property in Mergers and Acquisitions

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

IP due diligence. The term “due diligence” refers to the process of looking into matters such as party ownership, asset identification, asset appraisal, and whether the business will be advantageous to us. IP due diligence aids the business in developing new business strategies.

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Dragons' Den, Episode 11 Series 20

Dragons' Den

Alan entered the Den with a clever invention (and DIY-ers dream) he has called the Xtra Hand. One of the biggest hurdles faced by Alan when growing his business was that he was not able to get a patent for his invention. Chique Sport is now the largest figure skating clothing brand in the UK, she told the Dragons. But is it new?

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IP Protection For Fintech Companies

IIPRD

A robust and substantive IP portfolio does not only protect inventions but, also demonstrates the strength of the innovative business models of companies. Protecting Inventions with Patent Protection of inventions in the concept stage, helps in insuring novelty as the Fintech industry is dynamic in nature.

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How I Protected My Intellectual Property on a Lean Budget

LexBlog IP

IP refers to the legal rights that are granted to individuals or businesses for their inventions, creations, and innovations. Obtaining patents or trademarks for their inventions or brand names can prevent others from copying or imitating their innovations, protecting those ideas and giving them a competitive edge.

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Why intellectual property rights are important for startups seeking funding from investors

LexBlog IP

This can include inventions, designs, artwork, and even brand names and slogans. The most common forms are: -Patents: A patent is a type of intellectual property that covers inventions. It gives the inventor the exclusive right to make, use, and sell the invention for a limited period of time. Investors and Due Diligence.

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Methods of Commercializing Intellectual Property – Part I

Intepat

Things to Keep in Mind Maintaining Secrecy – Only inventions and designs which are not previously disclosed can be registered for patents and industrial designs. Furthermore, trademarks and domain names are registered on a first to file basis.