Cogency Global

MARCH 21, 2024

What this means : Those who sign off on the opinion letter, as well as those who provide the required documentation, need to keep in mind that all Good Standing Certificates are not equal.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 15, 2023

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the key laws and regulations that govern businesses operating within the DIFC, creating an optimal environment for financial services and related industries to thrive. This new framework accommodates the evolving needs of businesses and promotes entrepreneurial growth. Dubai Law No.

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azrights

JUNE 7, 2022

This is one of the many misconceptions about IP that I’ve noticed since starting my business in 2004. If you design IP protection into the business through your agreements, choice of brand name and other identifiers you strengthen your position against the most common and damaging forms of copying in business.

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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

IP licensing provides business companies and organizations with additional or core revenue streams, which enables them to increase brand awareness, enhance their overall reputation, and extend their offerings (products or services) into new geographies and markets across the globe cost-effectively. Understanding the IP License. Bottom Line.

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Olartemoure Blog

APRIL 12, 2024

The reason behind this measure lies in its non-compliance with the Transparency and Business Ethics Program (PTEE). The Colombian branch of a prestigious automotive company has incurred multiple fines, totaling 400 million Colombian pesos, imposed by the Superintendence of Companies.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JULY 9, 2021

were recognized as 2021 Women of Influence in Law by the San Diego Business Journal. Culhane’s work entails counseling on patent prosecution, due diligence, and patentability and freedom-to-operate matters. Southern California Principal Megan Chacon and Associate Crystal Culhane, Ph.D. Crystal Culhane draws upon her Ph.D.

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azrights

JUNE 19, 2023

As a law firm owner I regularly hear about the problems businesses experience around IP. The reason these IP mistakes are widespread is that they occur very early on when new businesses or projects are initiated. By training team members to follow the processes a business’ IP position is automatically secured.

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Olartemoure Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

Intellectual property (IP) is an increasingly important asset for businesses in today’s knowledge-based economy. OlarteMoure can provide expertise in IP valuation, due diligence, and transaction structuring, which is valuable to both IP owners and investors. such as in the ASIA IN program ( asiain.com.co ).

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JULY 18, 2022

Because all businesses today own some sort of intellectual property, whether registered or not, there is a connection between IP and M&A. In essence, mergers happen when two businesses of comparable sizes combine to establish a new organisation. IP due diligence. What are mergers and acquisitions?

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Olartemoure Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Intellectual property (IP) is an increasingly important asset for businesses in today’s knowledge-based economy. OlarteMoure can provide expertise in IP valuation, due diligence, and transaction structuring, which is valuable to both IP owners and investors. such as in the ASIA IN program.

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McKinsey Operations

DECEMBER 9, 2022

As competition rises, acquirers will become more disciplined to capture value from renewables targets by aligning with long-term strategy, enhancing due diligence, and ensuring business continuity.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 12, 2021

Users of “Microsoft 365 For Business” allege oversharing by Microsoft, which translates into claims under (1) the Wiretap Act and the Stored Communications Act; (2) Washington’s Consumer Protection Act; (3) the Washington one-party consent phone statute; and (4) common law. The court says that a business has no rights that this tort covers.

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Olartemoure Blog

MARCH 7, 2023

Third-party usage in due diligence PETs can ensure the protection of the sensitive data exchanged during due diligence, keeping the information confidential through encryption, obfuscation, and anonymization.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Are you considering the possibility of selling your business or exploring the world of acquiring companies? We invite you to join members of Henderson Franklin’s Business & Tax team on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, for an event aimed to equip attendees with valuable knowledge when contemplating strategic moves in this corporate arena.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Therefore, part of the due diligence process of any M&A deal must include an assessment of the applicability of the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, CCPA). Of course, this is only one piece of privacy due diligence during a deal.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This means that how the target company operates its business over the time period actual working capital is measured may vary the dollar amount of the purchase price that remains in the target company’s bank account, and if the actual working capital number is lower, then the seller retains a larger portion of the purchase price.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

San Diego Business Journal (SDBJ) recently named Fish & Richardson Principal Michael Amon and Associate Crystal Culhane, Ph.D. , Culhane is a key advisor on patent prosecution, due diligence and patentability, and freedom-to-operate matters. as finalists for the publication’s 2021 “Leaders in Law” award.

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GDB Firm Blog

MARCH 11, 2019

Everyone is talking about marijuana businesses. Filing a SAR on bank customers in the marijuana business is a well-known issue. Is a SAR required because the indirect source of loan repayment is a marijuana business? When faced with indirect marijuana funds, do your due diligence. Today's take away?

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Software powers a wide array of business functions, from simple applications, such as email and word processing, to more complex applications, such as automating web-based product sales and powering intricate server systems. Companies routinely purchase and update computer software.

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

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. licensing, assignment, JVs, cooperation and co-development etc.)

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IP Intelligence

JULY 17, 2023

For businesses looking to build their own technology on top of OpenAI’s generative pre-trained transformer models, they should not rely on OpenAI to build in all the protections necessary to comply with applicable law. The FTC is asking the same questions of OpenAI that enterprise users of ChatGPT should be considering.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 30, 2023

Yet cannabis businesses continue to grapple with protecting their brands, as trademark protection at the federal level remains unavailable. It is common for a growing business to be targeted by brands looking to make a statement and enforce their marks. The longer the parodied product is on the market, the higher the exposure.

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azrights

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Intellectual Property (IP) is part and parcel of business, yet it abounds with misconceptions. So, making the right choice of name and other branding elements, and being able to identify how IP protects key assets, is the best way to protect a business. Learning key IP principles equips you to better structure and design a business.

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Act 332 is amended to ensure copyright laws implemented will provide more efficient and effective protection in line with current demands and to fulfill the needs of the business community and stakeholders,” said Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.

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Plagiarism Today

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

.” In January 2021, the pair submitted it to the International Small Business Journal , a SAGE journal. Following those rejections, the pair submitted it to Cogent Business & Management , a Taylor & Francis journal, where the paper is still under review. They rejected the paper without submitting it to peer review.

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Velocity of Content

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

AEI is an employee-owned property consulting firm that provides property due diligence, sustainability assessment, and consulting services for issues like climate risk and other natural hazards. The second post covered remarks by Maike Luiken, chair of IEEE’s Planet Positive 2030 Initiative. This webcast was supported by the U.S.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

– Refine due diligence practices, in particular, taking extra care when undertaking clearance searches to ensure you are free to use a new trade mark in both the real and virtual worlds. This might include expanding the scope of your trade mark and marketplace monitoring to cover additional goods and services, or virtual uses.

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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. The strategy varies greatly on the basis of different kinds of businesses, different business philosophies, etc.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Due diligence requirements: Online gaming intermediaries are required to comply with all due diligence requirements applicable to intermediaries in general under IT Rules 2021. An intermediary that provides one or more online games is referred to as a “online gaming intermediary.”

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

This is something that some brands are hoping to see in the DSA applying to all online businesses. There was however some discussion about the amount of red tape that the DMA may create, and how damaging this might be on smaller businesses or fledgling marketplaces. What is needed, then, is help for the smaller businesses in complying.

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Herbert Smith Freehills

AUGUST 17, 2023

We are proud to use our digital-related expertise to help Sumitomo Corporation to grow through the creation of new businesses." Due diligence was supported by Tokyo associate Ryu Long, Kuala Lumpur associate Prakash Selvam, and Tokyo graduate solicitor Elisa Wong.

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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. Article updated May 2022.

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Trademark and Copyright Law Blog

APRIL 13, 2021

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

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 7, 2024

This week we are pleased to have a guest post by Robinson+Cole Business Transaction Group lawyer Tiange (Tim) Chen. On February 28, 2024, the Justice Department published an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to seek public comments on the establishment of a new regulatory regime to restrict U.S. Licensing Regime.

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Patently-O

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Corporations generally are subject to general personal jurisdiction in the state of incorporation and the state of its principal place of business (generally believed to be where the corporation’s “nerve center” is located), and, potentially, in an exceptional case in a third state.

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IP Intelligence

JUNE 5, 2023

The big differences include (1) what the grantor is bringing to the table, (2) control over the business, (3) the type of business and (4) legal regulations. For a franchise, the franchisor is typically providing more than just a trademark, such as a business model and support. Under 16 CFR § 436.1(h)

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IP Intelligence

JUNE 6, 2023

The big differences include (1) what the grantor is bringing to the table, (2) control over the business, (3) the type of business and (4) legal regulations. For a franchise, the franchisor is typically providing more than just a trademark, such as a business model and support. Under 16 CFR § 436.1(h)

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