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Federal Intellectual Property Due Diligence: Beyond UCC and Lien Searches

Cogency Global

What this is: Like due diligence searches for statutory liens and consensual (UCC) financing statements on borrowers and debtors, being aware of and/or confirming the owner and status of intellectual property in a transaction is critical.

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Infographic | Essential category in due diligence

Olartemoure Blog

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Intellectual Property Due Diligence Considerations for Prospective Investors of Emerging Life Sciences Companies

JD Supra Law

The objective of an intellectual property due diligence investigation is to provide an evaluation of the quality of the IP assets that cover the company’s commercial products and services. For life sciences companies, their patent estate is often a crucial piece of their business and revenue model.

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Key Considerations for Intellectual Property Due Diligence in Mergers and Acquisitions

JD Supra Law

When two parties engage in a merger or acquisition, there are several processes that must take place before the transaction can be completed, including due diligence of the seller’s assets—and particularly the seller’s relevant and material intellectual property (IP). By: Morgan Lewis - Tech & Sourcing

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NFT Due Diligence Lessons From Recent Cases

IP Law 360

Four pending federal cases involving disputes over nonfungible tokens highlight important questions to ask when conducting sale and purchase due diligence for NFTs, including concerns related to infringement, misappropriation or other intellectual property claims, say attorneys at Covington.

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IP Due Diligence: Issues in M&A Transactions

Traverse Legal Blog

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. All too often these issues come up for the first time in due diligence.

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Tech M&A Due Diligence Checklist: Critical IP Areas Of Inquiry

IP Law 360

Declining valuations are the backdrop of the current technology M&A landscape worldwide, and intellectual property is a key value driver from the vantage point of a potential acquiror, so when it comes to due diligence for technology acquisitions, there are several pitfalls to avoid, say attorneys at Gibson Dunn.