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Mayer Brown

Post-Merger IP Integration: Reducing Global Tax and IP Risks

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AT A GLANCE - Post-merger IP integration poses critical tax and IP risks, which require a pre-closing assessment to mitigate. In this Legal Update, James R. Ferguson describes the tax and IP risks arising from post-merger...more

Venable LLP

Intellectual Property Due Diligence Considerations

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Intellectual Property (IP) can often be an organization's most important asset. A thorough review is important to claim the IP asset's full value and the ability to claim the full associated rights, such as the right to sue...more

Proskauer Rose LLP

Question of the Week: What do you expect the biggest impacts of Generative AI (GenAI) to be on M&A in the next 12-18 months?

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"I expect to see an increased focus on GenAI-specific inquiries in the due diligence process and corresponding representations and warranties in purchase and merger agreements. Governing legal terms and conditions vary...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

The Importance of Due Diligence in M&A Transactions

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In any merger or acquisition, the due diligence stage is one of the most critical steps. It allows the acquiring company to identify dealbreakers, assess risks, make informed decisions, negotiate effectively, ensure...more

Kilpatrick

5 Key Takeaways - IP Considerations in M&A Transactions

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The importance of intellectual property (“IP”) in M&A transactions continues to grow as IP, technology, and data have become key components in the valuation of a business. The strength and enforceability of the target...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Open Source-ish! What Defines Open Source and Why it Really Matters in Investments and Acquisitions

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The number of different open source licenses is growing and the variation in their terms and complexity is increasing. A number of licenses that appear to be, or are commonly referred to as “open source” do not actually meet...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Brexit - Legal Implications

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In our latest memorandum, we have briefly outlined some of the main legal implications of Brexit according to different models, including the EEA model. In light of recent comments made by Theresa May, it is unlikely that...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Intellectual Property Bulletin - Fall 2016

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Mean Girls v. The Right of Publicity: Lessons Learned From the Lohan and Gravano Lawsuits - On September 1, 2016, a New York appellate court ended two closely watched right of publicity lawsuits brought by Lindsay...more

Holland & Knight LLP

10 Key Intellectual Property Issues for M&A Deals

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Intellectual property (IP) issues are increasingly important factors in merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions. Of the various industry sector transactions included in recent American Bar Association (ABA) Business Law...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Doing Business in Canada

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This Guide provides non-Canadians with an introduction to the laws and regulations that affect the conduct of business in Canada and, in particular, in the province of Ontario. In some cases, this Guide also identifies issues...more

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