Category Archives: Commercial

Negotiating Intellectual Property FAR & DFARS Clauses in Government Contracts

 

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The Scope of Foreground & Background IP Transfers and Licenses

Today I’d like to go a little bit deeper with you on the topic of Background and Foreground Intellectual Property, and pay particular attention to the scope of licenses after the contract ends. Definitions.  When two parties enter a contract … Continue reading

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Are IP Escrow Agreements Enforceable?

Customers often negotiate for IP Escrow Agreements from their Suppliers.  This is how an IP Escrow Agreement works:  The Customer wants to have a reliable source for products.  Therefore, the Customer asks its Supplier to put all of the IP … Continue reading

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Responding to a Lawsuit

This article focuses on what to do if you have been sued and dispute the claim and/or the amount claimed to be owed. Please note that you should contact an attorney/solicitor if you have been sued. There are numerous intracacies … Continue reading

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How to Start a Lawsuit – The Complaint & Claim Form

So someone has wronged you. Maybe they have infringed your intellectual property, breached a licensing agreement with you, or stolen your tradesecret. You have written them, and maybe even threatened them with legal action, but they refuse to make things … Continue reading

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Background & Foreground Intellectual Property

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Background and Foreground Intellectual Property

Next week I’ll be shooting a short video on Background and Foreground Intellectual Property concepts as they arise in contracts for commercial transactions. For those who prefer to read instead of watch, this is the content of the video. In … Continue reading

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Patent Infringement Damages – US Overview

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IP Escrow Agreements Video

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