For most companies, intellectual property (IP)—trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets—is their most valuable asset. When IP is created, the employee or consultant who created it freely ...

When two parties come together to discuss a new idea or potential collaboration, the parties are usually operating under the protection of a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). If the parties decide to ...

August 4, 2023 - As discussed in our previous installments, joint ownership of intellectual property (IP) should be avoided except in relatively rare circumstances. Joint ownership typically arises ...

SMU Office of Research & Tech Transfer – What is the value of a good idea and who can lay claim to it? Ownership of intellectual property (IP) rights has become integral to the operation and ...

Unclear intellectual property (IP) ownership can pose significant challenges for startups, especially during a sale process (i.e., M&A) or investment rounds. Investors and buyers meticulously examine ...

Intellectual property assets drive innovation and generate revenue. Companies use patents, trademarks and copyrights for a variety of reasons, such as to differentiate themselves and to compete in the ...

For most companies, IP is their most valuable asset. When IP is created, the employee or consultant who created it freely (usually) assigns it to their employer or client. But sometimes, something ...