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IP Due Diligence: Issues in M&A Transactions

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A main focus in most M&A transactions involves conducting intellectual property (IP) due diligence, including patent due diligence in order to properly assess risk involved in the potential transaction. Are there any active litigation and/or administrative proceedings (e.g. post-grant review, oppositions, etc.)

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Fatal Mistakes Made By The ‘Bored Ape Yacht Club’ & ‘Crypto Punks’ NFT Projects

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Due diligence is critical. Buoyed Ape Yacht Club did an excellent job registering trademarks for their NFT project but is plagued by trademark infringers launching variations of their project on Open Sea and other platforms. What Rights Are Licensed To Purchasers Buying NFTS? Legal Checklist for NFT Projects.