In recent years, an increasing number of companies have started to employ artificial intelligence (“AI”) technologies in the development of their products and in their day-to-day business. This shift to utilizing AI can be very advantageous given its
We have previously discussed goodwill as a distinct asset in purchase agreements. In this post, we explore the growing value of goodwill and other intangible assets in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and the legal issues parties should consider
Intellectual property often forms an important part of a target’s assets, especially for start-ups and high-tech companies. It is important for both the purchaser and the vendor to understand the security registration and discharge process in intellectual property assets.
When negotiating an M&A deal involving a technology company, parties need to pay particular importance to the representations and warranties regarding the target company’s intellectual property (IP). In a recent Forbes article, “18 Key Issues in Negotiating Merger
Trade secrets and confidential information are a cornerstone to most successful intellectual property strategies. Trade secrets provide important competitive advantages that augment the profitability and value of a business. The importance and value of trade secrets have been recently confirmed
Competition has increased in the private equity (PE) market. In the US, PE firms paid a 31% premium for acquisitions in 2016, an eight-year high according to Bloomberg data. There are a growing number of market participants
The acquisition of a business, whether via the purchase of either its shares or its assets, often involves the transfer of intellectual property. Generally, in the former scenario, the transfer of IP is by operation of law, whereas in the
Conducting a due diligence review of intellectual property (IP) matters as part of a merger or acquisition has become commonplace with the growing importance of commercial IP. While most lawyers are aware of a general need to protect
This post was contributed by Matthew Marquardt, Partner, Norton Rose Canada LLP and Laura Johnson, Associate, Norton Rose Canada LLP
“Business method” patents remain a hot topic in business and legal circles, yet are still too often overlooked
A jury ruling in Apple’s favour over Samsung in the US District Court earlier this week could have a chilling effect on rivals, leaving them scrambling for alternatives to common touch-screen gestures used in many smartphones today.
The awarded $1.05 billion has affected Samsung’s stock price, and may limit its access to the coveted US marketplace. While Samsung will appeal, Apple indicated it will seek an injunction against the Korean tech giant to further its market share.
Samsung will not suffer alone.