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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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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.

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Role And Significance Of IP Due-Diligence In M&A Transactions In India

IIPRD

Companies frequently seek to grow their businesses or enter new markets by acquiring other companies, particularly those with intellectual property (IP) and/or technology. Evolving Significance of IP Due-Diligence for an M&A Transaction. A target’s firm might be reliant on IP in a variety of ways.

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Funding Strategies in the Generative AI World – Why Patents Should Still Matter to Investors: A Conversation with Technology Disruptor and CEO Linda Bernardi

JD Supra Law

In this episode of the Knobbe IP+ podcast, Knobbe Martens partner Mauricio A. Uribe speaks with author, technology disruptor, strategist and CEO Linda Bernardi on the role of patent strategies in VC funding opportunities and due diligence. Leveraging Linda’s current role as CEO at XdMind Inc.,

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Open-Source Software and Transactional Due Diligence in Light of Recent Advancements in Technology

JD Supra Law

Open-source software (OSS) representations and warranties are an integral part of the intellectual property (IP) representations and warranties in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions and financings, as M&A transaction documents regularly include requests for a seller to represent and warrant that it has policies in place regarding the (..)

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Tech M&A Due Diligence Checklist: Sector-Specific Concerns

IP Law 360

In an increasingly dynamic technology merger and acquisition landscape, there are seven high-impact diligence concerns that must be addressed early and with precision, say attorneys at Gibson Dunn.

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Epstein Becker Green is Seeking an Intellectual Property Associate (Health)

IP Watchdog

Candidates should have a minimum of three years of experience in patent prosecution within the life sciences industry and a familiarity with technology transactions such as collaborations, licensing, outsourcing, and joint venture agreements.