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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. Technology is often protected through patents or trade secrets. Technology is often protected through patents or trade secrets.

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IP Protection For Fintech Companies

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Software being a Grey area can be provided protection under two heads, while trade secrets plays a major role in protection of innovation including patent. A robust and substantive IP portfolio does not only protect inventions but, also demonstrates the strength of the innovative business models of companies.

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How to Protect Software as Intellectual Property

LexBlog IP

A comprehensive guide to intellectual property and legal protections for software technology. As a software developer, investor, visionary that has invested significant time and resources into software technology, it is crucial not to share the details of your innovation until you have taken steps to protect it properly.

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Why intellectual property rights are important for startups seeking funding from investors

LexBlog IP

This can include inventions, designs, artwork, and even brand names and slogans. The most common forms are: -Patents: A patent is a type of intellectual property that covers inventions. It gives the inventor the exclusive right to make, use, and sell the invention for a limited period of time.

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How I Protected My Intellectual Property on a Lean Budget

LexBlog IP

IP refers to the legal rights that are granted to individuals or businesses for their inventions, creations, and innovations. It includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Investors and potential buyers often assess the IP portfolio of an emerging company as part of their due diligence process.

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A judicial lens on controversial IP realities in India

Selvam & Selvam Blog

In what appears to be an almost exasperated tone, the Hon’ble Judge prefaced the order by stating that the Court never “ceases to be surprised” at the kind of orders which come before it, from the office of the Registry of Trade Marks/Controller General of Patents. In April this year, the Delhi HC in Blackberry Ltd v.

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Ownership of Copyrights Patents and Trademarks are Created by Employees and Independent Contractors

IP and Legal Filings

The encouragement towards innovation is legalized under Intellectual copyrights patents and trademarks Rights are provided by the states around the globe. These rights have the sole purpose and that it so protects and confer the creation or an invention specific to a certain period. Is Copyright registration mandated in India?