By: Alex Simser In almost every industry, businesses expend significant capital and resources to develop their brand, which, although intangible, is often the most valuable piece of property a business …
Seven Key Steps When Thinking About IP Due Diligence in Corporate Transactions
By: Jim O’Brien, Alex Simser, Stephen Thomas Intellectual Property (IP) assets play an increasingly significant role in corporate transactions — small and large — and the importance of involving IP …
10 Ways to Protect Yourself in Light of the Starwood/Marriott Breach
By: Drew Sorrell Marriott International announced a massive data breach of its Starwood database. Hackers took off with names, mailing addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, passport numbers, affinity account information, …
Lowndes Client Corner Podcast Episode 1: DraftLine Technologies, The Business of Beer
We are excited to launch our first podcast, Lowndes Client Corner, where we highlight and celebrate our law firm clients and their many achievements. Click on the image to listen …
Let Me Be Frank: Protecting IP Rights in Fictional Characters
By: Alex Simser Over the holidays, many of you saw the infamous “Let Me Be Frank” video monologue Kevin Spacey posted on YouTube following the announcement of sexual assault charges …
Five Issues for Buyers of Technology Products or Services
By: Jim O’Brien As a buyer, the primary concerns in the process related to the acquisition of technology products or services should include the following considerations: Project Consensus. Poor communication on …
Service Levels – “Mind the Gap”
By: Jim O’Brien Anyone who has had the pleasure of visiting London and utilizing its incredibly efficient public transportation system, in part provided by the London subway system (or “The …
Service Levels – “Can You Hear Me Now?”
By: Jim O’Brien In reviewing and negotiating technology acquisition agreements, product or service, with a well-defined specification and having completed the “or what?” analysis, a sometimes forgotten issue relates to …
Agreements and Supplier Failures – “Or What?”
By: Jim O’Brien Two words all purchasers of technology products or services should commit to memory and recite to themselves when reviewing the acquisition agreement are “Or what?” I have …
The Need for a Specification – “I Will Build You a House”
By: Jim O’Brien When I was just starting my career, to make the point about the importance of contract specifications, my legal mentor advised that the best contract for a …