Businessperson performing due diligence of intellectual property when buying or selling a business

In Due Course

A major part of buying a business with value tied to its intellectual property portfolio is due diligence on how it owns and protects its intellectual property. Companies with brand recognition or products that rely on trademarks and patents will nee… Read More
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Stock Sale or Asset Sale?

Stock Sale or Asset Sale?

When negotiating the sale of a business, one of the first decisions the buyer and seller must agree upon is whether to structure the deal as a stock sale or an asset sale. Assuming the business is incorporated, it has shareholders who own stock (or,… Read More
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