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IP Due Diligence: Issues in M&A Transactions

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issued patents , pending patent applications, registered trademarks, pending trademark applications , copyrights , trade secrets , etc.) What security measures does the target take to make sure that its trade secrets remain confidential? The use of unregistered and registered marks should be assessed.

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What are the intellectual property rights for startups?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Trade Secrets: Trade secrets encompass confidential information critical for a startup’s success; this may include formulas, processes, customer lists, marketing strategies etc. This may include patent applications with patent offices or registering trademarks and copyrights with relevant authorities.

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Free Online Tools and Resources for Inventors

LexBlog IP

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the government agency responsible for granting patents and registering trademarks. The USPTO website is a great resource for inventors, offering information on patenting procedures, patent search tools, and more. Attorney Consultations.

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2023 IP Resolutions Start with a Review of IP Assets

The IP Law Blog

Even companies that regularly take steps to protect intellectual property through, for example, registering trademarks or registering copyrights, can benefit from a yearly review. Such inventions may be protectable under federal patent laws.

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2023 IP Resolutions Start with a Review of IP Assets

LexBlog IP

Even companies that regularly take steps to protect intellectual property through, for example, registering trademarks or registering copyrights, can benefit from a yearly review. Such inventions may be protectable under federal patent laws.

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