A smart approach to licensing can bring startups welcome new revenue streams and position themselves for greater wealth at exit. Procopio's Helen Goldstein provides plain-language insights on the keys to negotiating and...more
7/29/2025
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Business Strategies ,
Contract Terms ,
Exit Planning ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
License Agreements ,
Licensing Rules ,
Patents ,
Startups ,
Technology ,
Trade Secrets
Privately held businesses are rarely bought or sold “as is.” Buyers of most businesses usually expect the sellers to make a comprehensive set of “representations” or “reps.” In other words, statements about the business that...more
2/4/2025
/ Acquisition Agreements ,
Acquisitions ,
Buyers ,
Contract Terms ,
Disclosure ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Due Diligence ,
Escrow Accounts ,
Holdbacks ,
Indemnification ,
Mergers ,
Private Equity ,
Privately Held Corporations ,
Representations and Warranties ,
Risk Management ,
Sellers ,
Shareholders
Due diligence is a necessary part of any M&A transaction. This process can be an exhaustive deep dive into the target company’s history. In some cases, the buyer wants to assure itself of certain highly confidential and...more
1/9/2025
/ Acquisitions ,
Compliance ,
Confidential Information ,
Corporate Governance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Due Diligence ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Letters of Intent ,
Mergers ,
Risk Management ,
Software ,
Target Company ,
Trade Secrets
Challenges arise any time two commercial entities seek to engage in a collaborative partnership. It is for that very reason that including an attorney team experienced in technology transactions, licensing, and intellectual...more
Many successful legal agreements begin with the term sheet; a document listing the key points of the business deal that has been struck between the parties. A deal point can be as simple as the purchase price, although with...more
Licensing intellectual property (IP) can be a game-changer for a company’s commercialization, whether creating research and development opportunities, opening new markets or gaining access to complementary technologies. When...more
Artificial intelligence (AI) is proving central to many recent commercial transactions, such as asset or business acquisitions or licenses, and this will only increase as interest in AI explodes. Whether such commercial...more
Maybe you’re seeking new revenue streams. Perhaps you’re hoping to enter new markets. Or you feel that your best path at growth is through a strategic partnership. Whatever the reason, there are many times when entrepreneurs...more