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Role And Significance Of IP Due-Diligence In M&A Transactions In India

IIPRD

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. for sale in the late 1990s.

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Dragons' Den, Episode 11 Series 20

Dragons' Den

The Dragons were particularly interested in this fact, because not having a patent means that others could, in theory, copy Alan’s invention. When considering a patent application, patent examiners must establish whether an invention is new – so, it must not be publicly available elsewhere in the world and must be inventive.

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How to Protect Software as Intellectual Property

LexBlog IP

Jump To: Trademark Protection for Branding. Trademark Protection for Branding. However, a trademark can be a protective and competitive measure for securing branding elements that identify, market, or sell your product. In the software industry, protecting your brand is just as crucial as protecting your product or service.

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How I Protected My Intellectual Property on a Lean Budget

LexBlog IP

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. Investors and potential buyers often assess the IP portfolio of an emerging company as part of their due diligence process.

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Methods of Commercializing Intellectual Property – Part I

Intepat

Further, FTO analyses are aimed at evaluating whether a particular intellectual property, specifically patents, can be exploited commercially without infringing any third party rights, thereby helping in avoiding infringement allegations.

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A Seller’s Guide to Navigating Intellectual Property Law on Amazon

LexBlog IP

Conducting a search for competitor patents prior to committing to a substantial investment in a product can minimize wasted time and money associated with product takedown proceedings and lawsuits by providing the seller an opportunity to design around identified patents. on Amazon or elsewhere) or otherwise publicizing the product.

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What is Blockchain Technology and has it been Patented?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology. The International Business Machine (IBM) company was granted almost 4000 patents in 2017 for AI related advancements which included blockchains. billion) as this is the reason for its global importance.