Intellectual Property

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Intellectual Property Documents

Frequently Asked Questions

Click-wrap consent refers to a manner in which software users agree to an end-user license agreement (EULA); for example, when downloading an app or browsing on a website. Software suppliers ...

A source code escrow is an arrangement where the source code of a software application is held by a third-party escrow agent. The primary purpose of a source code escrow ...

Copyright protection automatically applies when you create an original work of authorship fixed in a tangible medium (e.g., written, recorded, or otherwise documented). However, registration is not required for copyright ...

Whether it’s allowing sales partners to use your brand name to resell products, allowing franchisees to use your name with their business, or participating in joint offerings with commercial partners, ...

While celebrity endorsements can provide significant marketing benefits, there are several concerns businesses should consider before using them for their products. First and foremost, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires ...

A Founder Assignment is an essential agreement for protecting your company’s intellectual property (IP) and ensuring that ownership rights are clearly defined. Here’s why you need them:

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A common issue that comes up in financings, M&A, and IPO diligence is where an individual employee of a company, rather than the company itself, is the record-owner of the ...

In a technology or other innovative business, a company’s most valuable asset is often its intellectual property. In assessing a company’s business and growth, ensuring IP protection in every market ...

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