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Business Law |  Corporate Law |  Intellectual Property |  M&A

Cross-Border IP in M&A: Best Practices for Global Deals

As companies pursue international mergers, acquisitions, and licensing agreements, intellectual property often constitutes the most valuable—and most vulnerable—asset in the transaction. This guide examines critical due diligence protocols, licensing considerations, and structural strategies for cross-border IP deals, with actionable insights for legal and business teams. First Steps of IP Due Diligence Ownership Verification and Title Analysis Registration Audits: Validate active registrations and renewal schedules for all patents, trademarks, and industrial designs across relevant jurisdictions. Omitted renewals can void rights. Title Chain Scrutiny: Trace ownership through historical assignments, employment agreements, and corporate restructuring documents. Common issues include: Unrecorded assignments from acquired…

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Commercial Law |  Game Industry |  Intellectual Property

IPR in Commercial Contracts: Legal Frameworks & Regulatory Structures

Intellectual property (IP) doesn’t stop at borders—but laws do. In an interconnected world, protecting your patents, copyrights, and trademarks means navigating a complex web of international treaties and local regulations. Whether you’re a startup eyeing global expansion, an artist distributing work online, or a corporation managing a multinational IP portfolio, understanding these rules is the difference between safeguarding your assets and losing them.
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Artificial Intelligence |  Business Law |  Commercial Law

Risk Management in AI Distribution Contracts

A clear and effective distribution agreement is essential for managing opportunities and risks in AI business. Contracts should outline exactly what each party is responsible for, safeguard intellectual property, enforce regulatory compliance, and detail how to handle various scenarios that might arise. I’ll be summarizing some common risks encountered in AI distribution agreements, along with practical advice for mitigating them.
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Business Law |  M&A

Addressing Key Commercial Contracts & Change-of-Control Provisions

A company’s value is often tightly bound to its most important commercial contracts—be they supplier deals, license agreements, or critical customer relationships. However, many of these contracts may include “change-of-control” clauses, allowing termination or renegotiation if the business is sold. Failing to secure necessary consents or address these clauses early can undermine the entire transaction’s value. Below, we discuss the significance of these contracts, how to handle potential termination triggers, and strategies to protect the business’s core relationships throughout the M&A process.
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Artificial Intelligence |  Business Law |  Commercial Law |  Corporate Law |  Intellectual Property

Legal and Commercial Risks for AI Developers

From infringement suits over unlicensed training data to liability for AI outputs that mimic real-world brands or creators, generative AI companies face a host of legal and commercial perils. The rapid growth of AI capabilities amplifies these risks for AI developers: the more advanced the system, the more likely it produces outputs so realistic that they could infringe copyright, violate trademarks, or replicate an individual’s style. At the same time, businesses navigating these issues must also address ethical concerns and reputational fallout, especially if outputs contain biased or harmful material.
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Blockchain |  Commercial Law |  Intellectual Property

Effective IP Commercialization and Licensing: Integrative Strategies and Jurisdictional Insights

Whether embodied in inventions, creative works, or distinctive branding, effective IP management translates technical creativity into market value and competitive advantage. Poorly structured commercial contracts, however, can expose businesses to disputes, lost revenues, and damaging litigation. By examining foundational IP concepts, contractual nuances, jurisdictional complexities, and technological innovations such as blockchain, practitioners can secure more robust, future-proof agreements. IP Concepts Economic and Moral Rights in IP Many legal systems split IP ownership into economic rights (exploitation for commercial gain) and moral rights (protecting authors’ personal interests). Economic Rights: These confer the IP holder’s exclusive right to exploit the creation commercially,…

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