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A Trademark is a legally registered distinctive mark or sign which identifies goods, products or services that originate or are associated with a particular person or enterprise . A typical example of a trademark... more +
A Trademark is a legally registered distinctive mark or sign which identifies goods, products or services that originate or are associated with a particular person or enterprise . A typical example of a trademark would be a company's logo such as the Nike "Check" or McDonald's "Golden Arches."  less -
Kerr Russell

Preparing Your Business for Sale

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The sale process can be a long, stressful, physically and emotionally draining, and disruptive to ongoing business operations. Planning well in advance of the desired sale date and engaging experienced professional advisors...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Due Diligence Deficit Sinks Fraud Claims in Trademark Battle

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The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of an independent action asserting “fraud on the court” based on the finding that the alleged fraud on the US Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) should have...more

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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

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Navigating the Intersection of Intellectual Property and Artificial Intelligence

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In today's digital landscape, the convergence of intellectual property (IP) and artificial intelligence (AI) presents both unparalleled opportunities and unique challenges for businesses across industries. As AI continues to...more

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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

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M&A Checklist — How to Prepare Your IP for the Legal Due Diligence Process

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The deal market reached historic levels in recent years, with record-setting merger and acquisition activity in 2021. Markets have since cooled, with capital becoming harder to find. But any company preparing to sell within...more

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

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Kilpatrick Townsend recently held its annual KTIPS (Kilpatrick Townsend Intellectual Property Seminar). Firm attorneys led a day of interactive discussions with clients on the latest developments in intellectual property...more

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PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Trending Now: An IP Podcast - Paralegal Insights: A Collaborative Trademark Practice

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In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Janet Cho and Elizabeth Davenport provide helpful tips for anyone interested in trademarks and the due diligence process, including search options and the utility of such...more

Erise IP

Trademarks in M&A Due Diligence

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

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Why International Intellectual Property Rights Are Important for Amazon Sellers and Aggregators

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Intellectual property rights are some of the most valuable assets that an Amazon store owner can possess. These rights help distinguish the owner’s products from those of others and can prevent competitors from selling...more

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Cannabis Investors and Producers Face Need for Due Diligence

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The cannabis industry is growing in leaps and bounds, but entrepreneurs interested in developing cannabis companies – as well as business people interested in investing in them – must make certain that they know what they are...more

International Lawyers Network

Rebranding or launching a new product in the CPG space? Don’t neglect intellectual property

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The coronavirus pandemic has presented many challenges for those in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) space, and beyond. Supply chain disruptions, rapid migration of point-of-sale from brick-and-mortar outlets to online...more

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Considering a Purchase, Sale, or Financing? Make Sure Your Trademark Due Diligence is Thorough

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Trademark due diligence is the process of analyzing information concerning a company's trademark portfolio and assessing the risks, exposures, and benefits associated with a proposed transaction. In an acquisition, both the...more

Kilpatrick

4 KEY TAKEAWAYS: Trademark Clearance

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Kilpatrick Townsend senior counsel Chris Bussert recently presented in a workshop with Jeremy Liebman, franchise counsel at Krispy Kreme Donut Corporation, and Jason Adler, general counsel at Cellairis Franchise, Inc., at the...more

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MBHB Snippets: A review of developments in Intellectual Property Law - Volume 17, Issue 2

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USPTO Issues CBD Trademark Guidelines in Light of the 2018 Farm Bill: Key Takeaways - On May 2, 2019, the USPTO released its new guidelines on how it will examine federal trademark applications for CBD products in light of...more

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Nice Classification with a trap – Canada introduces “class top-up” fees with no back door

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With the long awaited changes to the Canadian Trademarks Act and Regulations just around the corner, brand owners should be excited about Canada’s alignment with international trademark standards and the new opportunities...more

King & Spalding

Design, Designation and Regulatory: Structuring Considerations and Regulatory Due Diligence in EU Food and Beverage Transactions

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When structuring and assessing transactions in the food and beverage sector in a European context, a purchaser must consider and evaluate several EU-specific requirements in order to ensure a successful transaction with...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Are You Doing The Right Due Diligence As You Grow Your System?

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In our last post, we examined some of the types of risk that come with growth. In this post, we discuss some forms of diligence that may be used to better manage that risk....more

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3 IP Questions Every Government Contractor Must Ask Before Entering a Corporate Transaction

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One of the roles of John Cleese in the comic movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” was Tim the Enchanter. Tim the Enchanter posed three questions to the Knights of the Round Table to determine if they would be allowed to...more

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When Can a Company Be Liable for Its Vendor’s Copyright or Patent Infringement?: Hollywood Studios’ IP Headache

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The case of Rearden LLC et al. v. The Walt Disney Company et al., Nos. 3:17-cv-04006, 04191 & 04192 (N.D. Cal.), has been covered more in the Hollywood Reporter than in legal publications, but it is both a “Hollywood story”...more

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

Branding and Trademark Series: Building a Brand

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The word “brand” has come to be used broadly as a business buzzword, and with good reason. A brand often is comprised of a company name or a product name - but it is much more than that. It is a projection and reflection of...more

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So You Just Invented the Best Product the World Has Ever Known

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You spent all this time creating the perfect product and, in order to make your startup viable, you need to get the product to market. But what have you done to protect this lifeline of your new business?...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

Knobbe Martens

10 Intellectual Property Pitfalls Every Startup Should Avoid

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Partner Thomas Yee and Associate Jonathan Menkes presented "10 IP Pitfalls Startups Should Avoid" to a group of local startup companies. ...more

Dechert LLP

Accountability and Transition in ICANN’s New gTLD Program

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Bringing accountability to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the little known yet hugely significant global regulator of the Internet domain name system, is always a significant victory. ICANN...more

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