Patent litigation is a high-stakes arena where the value of intellectual property and the uncertainty surrounding it collide. In October I will be presenting a paper at Northwestern University, which delves into this complex interplay.1 The paper employs an innovative approach to use patent litigation data as a means of exploring patent value and uncertainty […]
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Intellectual Property Issues in Buy/Sell Agreements
Intellectual property (IP) refers to intangible assets such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. These assets increasingly represent significant, material value of businesses, and as such, they need to be properly protected and managed in buy/sell agreements. In a buy/sell agreement, the seller is often required to transfer ownership of any IP that is […]