Avoiding Infringement of Others' Intellectual Property

Tips to Avoid Infringement

Companies must avoid infringing intellectual property owned by others because claims involving intellectual property are contentious and expensive. At a minimum, such matters are distracting to a company and require the time and involvement of senior managers and others, who are then focused on the claim rather than the company's business. Matters that proceed to litigation can be particularly expensive. Claims made against a company must be disclosed to insurers, lenders, and others and may seriously affect the company's ability to obtain needed capital. If the company is involved in a sale of its assets, the buyer may require that the claim be satisfied before ...

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