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NEW YEAR CORPORATE HOUSEKEEPING

As we usher in a new year, it's not just resolutions and personal goals that deserve our attention; it's also the corporate health and well-being of businesses that call for careful scrutiny. For business owners, executives, and high-performance enterprises, the start of a new year is the perfect time to engage in what we might call 'corporate housekeeping.' This essential process ensures that your company's legal foundations remain strong and resilient in the face of an ever-changing business landscape. With your extensive experience in intellectual property, corporate and business law, and risk management, you recognize that proactive measures can be the key to a successful year ahead. In this discussion, we'll explore the critical aspects of New Year Corporate Housekeeping, combining a formal approach with a touch of creativity to guide you through the process. Let's begin the year by ensuring your business is ready to thrive.

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The Importance of Intellectual Property Valuation and Protection

A recent spate of initial public offerings, high-profile mergers and acquisitions, and litigation has thrust intellectual property (IP) into an increasingly critical position in global economics. However, many organizations often fail to understand the value of and the risks to their IP, even when that IP accounts for a high percentage of the company’s value.

With limited resources and bottom line pressures from stakeholders, companies need a high rate of return on their intellectual property (IP) investments and appropriate protection for it. Not taking action could pose a serious threat to the success of the organization.

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Litigation Management - what you need to know

You, as a business executive and/or owner, are aware that in order to grow and manage a successful enterprise, a significant amount of labor, dedication, and careful attention to detail are required. Despite your best efforts, there are instances when things don't go the way you had expected. When you find . . .

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Value Capture of your business - Part 3

How does my company's ability to compete in the market depend on its intellectual property?

Intellectual property can generate value for a business in several ways. One of the most important ways is by providing a competitive advantage in the marketplace. By protecting your company's ideas, brands, and inventions, through the strategic obtainment and deployment of various assets, such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, you can prevent others from copying them and gain a unique advantage over your competitors.

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Potential Value - Part 2

What are a few instances of intellectual property that can benefit my company?

The term "intellectual property" refers to mind-made creations employed in trade, including inventions, literary and creative works, symbols, names, and designs. Following are some instances of how intellectual property can benefit your company:

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80% of a business' potential value - Part 1

How can your business safeguard its intellectual property?

It is crucial to protect intellectual property (IP), which can be a valuable asset for your business.  Your business can safeguard its intellectual property in the following ways:

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What does it mean when someone says "80% of a business' potential value comes from its intellectual property"?

What does it mean when someone says "80% of a business' potential value comes from its intellectual property"?

This claim implies that a sizable amount of a company's future worth can be obtained from its intangible assets, including its trade secrets, patents, trademarks, and copyrights. You may be asking, what are the risks for my business and how can my business actually capture this value? In the following 4-Part series, Rueppell Law suggests you consider the following:

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