Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property

Tax Basics of Intellectual Property

By Elizabeth V. Zanet and Stanley C. Ruchelman

U.S. federal tax considerations over the life cycle of intellectual property are numerous and depend upon several factors, including whether the intellectual property was self-created or acquired, and whether the taxpayer’s objective is to use the intellectual property in a business or transfer it through a license or sale.

The Intellectual Property Audit: An Opportunity and a Necessity

By Robert J. Roby and Carolina Paschoal

Here are reasons in-house counsel should conduct an intellectual property audit and the issues to be aware of during the IP audit.

Business & Corporate

Corporate and Intellectual Property Considerations for Startups Seeking Venture Capital Funding

By Chris Sloan and Emily Brackstone

As intellectual property may be a startup’s most valuable asset, IP issues should be considered when the company is formed, when it seeks to raise money from outside investors, and when it enters into key agreements.

Privacy

Annual 2018: Government searches, privacy and security in digital age

As our lives become more dependent upon technology, the personal data collected by these electronic devices is a growing concern of many. The implications this data collection will be the subject of a panel discussion on Friday, Aug. 3, during the American Bar Association Annual Meeting in Chicago.