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Intellectual Property Due Diligence "Red Flags"

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Want to learn more about drafting, negotiating, and understanding intellectual property and technology contracts and have 10 minutes to spare? Grab your morning coffee or afternoon tea and dig into our Tech Contract Quick...more

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Imitation Game: Legal Considerations with Dupes-Based Business Models

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Lower-cost products that are inspired by luxury or well-known branded products —often called “dupes”—have been a fixture in the consumer marketplace for decades. From store-brand pain relievers sold in similar packaging next...more

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Fashion’s New Powerhouse: IP Lessons from Prada’s $1.375 Billion Versace Deal

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On April 10, 2025, Italian fashion house Prada announced its acquisition of Versace from Capri Holdings for $1.375 billion, uniting two of Italy’s most iconic luxury brands. Though financial implications have grabbed...more

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PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Trending Now: An IP Podcast - IP and M&A Transactions

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In this episode of Trending Now - An IP Podcast, Rakesh Parikh, Aaron Fadden and Janet Cho provide their insights into some of the nuances of corporate transactions involving intellectual property. Transactions that involve...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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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

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

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

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

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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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

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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

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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

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