Top 10 IP Mistakes Made by SMEs
Many factors must be considered when defining your IP strategy. Having a living IP strategy does not mean that you have to file for a patent for example, it just means that you are […]
Data Licensing Revenue-Sharing Models
Today, we’ll explore key models for data licensing revenue-sharing, each tailored to different business needs and goals.
First, fixed fee works best for predictable datasets, offering simple and consistent income but may undervalue high-potential data. On the other […]
Clarity of Contractual Language in IP-Related Agreements
Precise contractual language in agreements involving intellectual property and royalty payments is critical.
In this snippet we will review a recent case which was heard in the Delaware Superior Court, under the Complex Commercial Litigation […]
Licensing of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Today, let’s talk a bit about the licensing of artificial intelligence.
Depending on the scenario, the licensor may offer software licenses or cloud services that use AI.
There are a lot of similarities between licensing software and technology […]
Standard Operating Procedures in Contract Compliance
Much effort is spent on drafting term sheets and contracts for various transactions, such as joint development or supply chain agreements.
There are many traps in the drafting the term sheets and the contracts. We will […]
Provisional Patent Applications: Part 2
Provisional patent applications, or PPAs, are a useful tool, but only when they are done right. They are like shape shifters between the Good The Bad and the Ugly.
Here, we will continue from Part 1 and […]
Provisional Patent Applications: Part 1
Provisional patent applications, or PPAs, are a useful tool, but only when they are done right. They are like shape shifters between the Good The Bad and the Ugly.
What is a provisional patent application?
A provisional application […]
Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA)
Every company in the world which is responsible for a cosmetic product which is on sale in the US is now covered by this new regulation.
On December 29, 2022, the President signed the […]
Indemnification
Indemnification provisions, although sometimes disregarded as boilerplate, are a fundamental component of any deal involving intellectual property.
Examples of IP-related agreements where indemnity provisions come into play include:
Predispute Jury Trial Waiver
I have seen too many agreements, where the parties, have tried to use Jury waiver provisions. Nevertheless, implementing such laws in California courts might prove to be a challenging endeavor. This is also true in federal courts […]
