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Trademarks in M&A Due Diligence

JD Supra Law

Due diligence of trademark registrations can get lost in the shuffle. By: Erise IP In a complex merger or acquisition, there are many moving parts. But thorough review of brand assets can help avoid pitfalls and maximize the investment.

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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. IP Ownership Nearly all purchase agreements require the seller to warrant that it owns or licenses the intellectual property necessary for operation of the business.

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Branding Due Diligence – Make it or Break it

Selvam & Selvam Blog

To make sure you create the right perception for the brand, thorough due diligence is a must. So how do you do proper brand due diligence from an IP (legal) perspective? Professional opinion: Trademark registration is a vital step in today’s era. – Kodak).

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How To Choose A Trademark Attorney

Patent Trademark Blog

Do you even need a trademark lawyer? Nowadays, there are so many options for filing a trademark application with the USPTO. Just like anything else on YouTube, you can even find do-it-yourself videos on filing trademark applications. With all this free advice readily avaiable, why do you even need to choose a trademark attorney?

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How To Register a Trademark

Patent Trademark Blog

How do you register a trademark successfully? Anyone can file a trademark application with the USPTO. The challenge is not in filling out a USPTO online trademark form, but in doing the pre-filing due diligence necessary to ensure a smoother examination process. Need to register a trademark?

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An Explorative Study on the Liability of Domain Name Registrars with reference to Trademark Infringement.

IP and Legal Filings

Thus, there is an unmistakable similarity between domain names and trademarks, which is why domain names have been granted trademark recognition and protection. Reliance is also a registered trademark, and as such, it is protected from trademark infringement.

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The Everlasting Trademark Battle of USPTO

IP and Legal Filings

With growing businesses atmosphere and more strong due diligence in terms of getting aware of their rights, there has been a huge influx in registering of their IP assets. The recent trends have seen an increase in the filing of trademark applications by various proprietors. The Trademark Modernization Act.