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Volpe Koenig

Don’t Let AI Negotiate Your IP Future

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, especially large language models, are transforming many aspects of legal work, including contract drafting. They can generate polished-looking text in seconds and even assist in assembling...more

DarrowEverett LLP

Key IP Licensing Considerations in AI Technology Agreements

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way companies develop, deploy, and license technology. But with that transformation comes new intellectual property (IP) challenges that extend far beyond traditional software...more

Whiteford

Client Alert: No CFC! No Federal Funding! How Do We Raise Funds Now? – Avoiding Legal Pitfalls When Beginning New Fundraising...

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Nonprofits are experiencing funding challenges and scrambling to fund their missions. While termination of nonprofits’ federal funding has garnered a lot of attention recently, yet another funding challenge arose this week....more

Morgan Lewis - Tech & Sourcing

Contracts for AI Agent Development and Implementation (Part 1): Setting the Stage

As businesses move quickly to adopt artificial intelligence agents, contracts for their development and implementation raise novel questions around ownership, accountability, and risk. In this first post of a two-part series,...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

German Court Rejects Protection for Employer Despite Data Theft: Why Precision in Contract Language Matters for Protecting Trade...

An employee disclosed trade secrets, yet the employer’s request for injunctive relief was denied because the confidentiality clause in the employment contract was invalid. The German Federal Labor Court (BAG) held that the...more

Fish & Richardson

Analyzing SEPs: Strategies for Licensing Negotiations - The Licensing Journal

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Standard essential patents (SEPs) play a crucial role in ensuring that technical standards are accessible and implementable across industries. These patents, which are deemed essential to implement particular technical...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

“Prime Equity” and the NIL Era: Shedeur Sanders’ Contract Ushers in a New Legal Framework for Pro Athlete Compensation

As personal branding becomes a central axis of sports business, professional athlete contracts are evolving to reflect that reality. Nowhere is this shift more evident than in the NFL rookie contract of Shedeur Sanders,...more

Allen Barron, Inc.

Legal Services in a Rapidly Changing World

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Are you searching for a reliable partner to provide legal services in a rapidly changing world? How will legal decisions impact other aspects of your company, including operations, accounting, existing business...more

Ward and Smith, P.A.

Why Your Employees Are Your Biggest Trade Secret Risk (And What NC Business Owners Can Do About It)

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While external cyber threats make headlines, the reality is that your biggest risk often comes from within. For North Carolina businesses, from tech startups in Durham to manufacturers in Greensboro, understanding how to...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

AI Use: What Should We Keep in Mind When Using AI Tools?

This update is part of our AI FAQ Series. Learn more at our AI Law Center. What questions should I ask before using an AI tool? There are a number of questions that should be considered before using an AI tool, including: (1)...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

The End of an Old Payday: Combat Sports Disrupted by Saudi Arabia’s Advance Model

In sports and entertainment, early access to capital can be a game-changer. It can also dismantle entrenched business models. That’s exactly what’s happening in boxing, where Turki Al Sheikh—chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Nonprofit Basics: Grant Agreements—Matching Grants, IP, Recoverable Grants & More

Welcome to EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. In episode 131, Cynthia Rowland talked about her general form grant agreement provisions and best practices for basic grant agreements that she recommends for grants...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Legal Risks in Outsourcing Agreements and Global Supply Chain Management

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Businesses evaluate different strategies to find the most effective way to minimize costs and bring their products to the market. One of those strategies is outsourcing, which involves arranging for a third party to perform...more

Foster Swift Collins & Smith

[Webinar] NIL & Collegiate Sports Recruiting - What Parents Need to Know - August 19th, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm ET

Navigating college recruiting is more complex than ever. With new rules on revenue sharing and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities, parents now play a critical role in helping their child make smart, safe decisions...more

Shipman & Goodwin LLP

AI in the Factory: What Manufacturers Must Consider

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As generative artificial intelligence and machine learning continue their rapid rise in popularity and uses in business operations, manufacturers are faced with how to implement AI in a manner that allows them to take...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Our Value is Brand Value

In today’s ecommerce-driven economy, brand owners face a relentless challenge: unauthorized resellers who flood online marketplaces with products that undermine brand value, confuse consumers and compromise quality standards....more

Venable LLP

Have You Updated Your End User License Agreement (EULA) for 2025?

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In the fast-evolving world of software licensing, mobile app, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) agreements, your end user license agreement (EULA) or end user customer agreement is more than a formality. It is a risk...more

Baker Botts L.L.P.

The Chiplet Shift: Evolving Interface Standards and Commercial Ecosystems

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For decades, monolithic system-on-chip (“SoC”) designs defined the semiconductor landscape. Introduced in the 1970s and refined over several generations, SoCs allowed designers to integrate processors, memory controllers,...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

What You Need to Know about Business Use of Third-Party Photos

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In Part 1 of this two-part series, we introduced you to the various licensing models and special terminology unique to the photo/image licensing business. But knowing the terms and terminology is only half of the battle....more

Goodwin

Harrow Enters Agreement to Commercialize Samsung Bioepis’s Ophthalmology Biosimilars Following Biogen’s Exit

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On July 17, 2025, Harrow, Inc. (“Harrow”), announced an agreement with Samsung Bioepis Co. Ltd. (“Samsung Bioepis”) to acquire the U.S. commercial rights to two of Samsung Bioepis’s biosimilars, BYOOVIZ® (ranibizumab-nuna)...more

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP

Money-Saving Licensing Tips for Startups

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

Clark Hill PLC

3 key steps before signing a manufacturing NDA in China

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If your company is working with Chinese manufacturers to produce goods or prototypes, you’ve likely encountered a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) along the way. But many companies don’t realize that standard U.S. NDAs are...more

Mintz

[Podcast] Mintz On Air: Practical Policies — A Private Equity Non-Compete Primer

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Member Jen Rubin is joined by Associate Tom Pagliarini to discuss the strategic use of restrictive covenants in private equity transactions. This episode is part of a series of conversations designed to help employers...more

Venable LLP

Development Contract Considerations for AI-Generated Works and Copyright Ownership

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In a recent ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, the court refused to register a work where its sole author was an artificial intelligence (AI) tool. This holding is in line with the Copyright Office’s...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Exclusive Licensing May Offer Biotechs a Financial Lifeline

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With volatile market conditions and recent FDA shakeups, biotech companies are increasingly focused on bolstering cash runways and accelerating R&D efforts. But fierce competition for financing has some biotechs turning to...more

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