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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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Intellectual Property Strategies for Development of AI in China

IP Tech Blog

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. Additional software and technical measures are also encouraged to track and monitor flow of information and data. But rights holders must be prepared.

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Central Role of IP and Marketing in Business Design

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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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Malaysia Passes Bill to Imprison Illegal Streaming Pirates For Up To 20 Years

TorrentFreak

After previously informing the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that the economic harm being caused to broadcasters and rightsholders in the country was a “serious problem”, Malaysia said it had amendments on the table to more directly tackle the illegal uploading, provision, and sharing of access to copyright works.

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Intellectual Property Strategies for Development of AI in China

LexBlog IP

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. Additional software and technical measures are also encouraged to track and monitor flow of information and data. But rights holders must be prepared.

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Fish & Richardson Elevates 17 Attorneys to Principal 

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

Newly promoted principals for 2022 are: Michael Ballanco focuses his practice on all aspects of patent infringement matters at the trial and appellate level. cum laude , in computer science and business from Lehigh University in 2008. Patent & Trademark Office. The new principals include: Michael Ballanco (D.C.);

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IP Considerations for Source Code Acquisitions: Measure Twice and Cut Once

LexBlog IP

Are you or your company expecting to spend a considerable sum anytime soon on computer software? Companies often acquire computer software without much concern — other than the price/cost of the product. You may even be required to offer your expensive new software to others for free. This can be a risky approach.

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