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Dutch Legislators Propose Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence Law

Herbert Smith Freehills

On 2 November 2022, several Dutch political parties formally submitted an amended bill for the Responsible and Sustainable International Business Act (Bill) to the Dutch House of Representatives. Earlier this year 1 , the European Commission adopted a Proposal for a Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence.

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M&A Checklist — How to Prepare Your IP for the Legal Due Diligence Process

LexBlog IP

The deal market reached historic levels in recent years, with record-setting merger and acquisition activity in 2021. Markets have since cooled, with capital becoming harder to find. 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.

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

IIPRD

With time intellectual property management has become a major aspect of business and growth. India has seen a major development in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) jurisprudence in recent years, as a result, the importance of intellectual property has significantly increased in running and maintaining strategic advantages for businesses.

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Branding Due Diligence – Make it or Break it

Selvam & Selvam Blog

One of the most essential factors of starting a new business is choosing the right name for it. It is interesting how a person’s perception (finding the logo offensive) can make a company revamp its whole market strategy. To make sure you create the right perception for the brand, thorough due diligence is a must.

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Central Role of IP and Marketing in Business Design

azrights

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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Sanction for non-compliance with PTEE

Olartemoure Blog

The reason behind this measure lies in its non-compliance with the Transparency and Business Ethics Program (PTEE). This sanction underscores the imperative for companies to adhere to ethical and transparency standards , not solely to evade financial penalties, but also to fortify their reputation and trust within the national market.

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Laws & Regulations Governing Businesses in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)

LexBlog IP

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.