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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. For example, is a particular patent pending or issued?

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Importance of Due Diligence for Patent Practitioners and the US/China Economic War

Patently-O

b) imposes crucial responsibilities on patent applicants, attorneys, and agents. Similarly, in In re Wu , D2023-24 (PTO Order) , US patent agent Qianqian Wu was reprimanded for submitting 20+ applications with micro entity status, despite the income-level qualification allowing only four applications. by Dennis Crouch 37 C.F.R.

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5 Key Takeaways - Interparty Considerations and Collaborations: Navigating IP Due Diligence and Joint Development Agreements with Third Parties

JD Supra Law

Firm attorneys led a day of interactive discussions with clients on the latest developments in intellectual property law and their impact on patent and trademark strategies. By: Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

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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. Branding is protected by either registered or common law trademarks.

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5 Key Takeaways - Interparty Considerations and Collaborations: Navigating IP Due Diligence and Joint Development Agreements with Third Parties - Part 2

JD Supra Law

Firm attorneys led a day of interactive discussions with clients on the latest developments in intellectual property law and their impact on patent and trademark strategies. By: Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

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

IIPRD

Hence, more and more mergers and acquisitions involve intellectual property which gives rise to the demand for Intellectual Property (IP) Due-Diligence at the time of Mergers, Acquisitions, etc. Evolving Significance of IP Due-Diligence for an M&A Transaction. of such businesses.

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The Challenges of Searching the US Patent & Trademark Office Website

Cogency Global

What this is: Due to the increasing value and importance of trademarks and patents in secured transactions, searching the public records of the US Patent and Trademark Office is becoming a standard part of UCC due diligence.