Software, Research and Development, Technology Sector

Defence Tech - Valuation & Financial Advisory Services For Success

IR Global on 12/23/2024

The defense technology sector (“defense tech”) has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, with projections indicating continued expansion in the near future. This surge is largely driven by increased global defense...more

Four Steps to Maximize AI Innovation in Medtech

Goodwin on 11/4/2024

Investment in artificial intelligence (AI) is rising fast. The International Data Corporation projects global spending on AI R&D will reach $632 billion by 2028, more than twice the expected total for 2024....more

Quebec’s “IP Box”: A tax incentive for the commercialization of IP

Smart & Biggar on 11/22/2023

Innovation from research & development (R&D) can be protected by intellectual property (IP) rights of various kinds, including patents, copyright and plant breeder’s rights. To encourage companies to invest locally in R&D...more

An olive branch or shot across the bow? IRS issues Notice 2023-63 providing welcome substantive Section 174 guidance

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP on 9/12/2023

The long wait for substantive guidance under Section 174 ended late last week with the release by the Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of Notice 2023-63 (Notice). Taxpayers may rely...more

Welcome to the Quantum Age - 6 Things You Need to Know About Quantum Computing

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 7/8/2022

Quantum computing has the potential to drive economic growth and promote innovation across a range of industries such as manufacturing, supply chain optimization and logistics, molecular simulations and pharmaceuticals,...more

Commerce Department Proposes New Export Controls On Gene-Editing Software That Will Also Expand The Scope Of Mandatory CFIUS...

Goodwin on 11/10/2020

On Friday, November 6, 2020, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry & Security (BIS) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking public comment regarding newly-proposed controls on certain software for...more