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Questions worth bringing to your intellectual property counsel.
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Launching a brandWhat should we discuss before investing in a new name?
Bring a description of the goods or services, intended markets, proposed names, planned launch timing, and any searches already performed. Counsel can assess the scope of an appropriate clearance review and explain the limits of that review.
Working with creatorsWho owns the work our business commissions?
Share the relevant contracts, statements of work, and the circumstances in which the work was created. Ownership and permitted use should be considered before relying on a deliverable or offering it to customers.
Licensing technologyWhat needs to be clear in a licensing relationship?
Useful discussion topics include the assets being licensed, permitted uses, exclusivity, territory, payment terms, ownership of improvements, support obligations, and termination. The details depend on the transaction.
Responding to a disputeWhat information should we preserve?
Keep the correspondence and documents related to the issue, including dates and relevant agreements. Bring any stated deadlines to counsel’s attention promptly. Avoid sending confidential material through an unapproved intake channel.
Building an IP portfolioHow do we connect protection with business priorities?
A portfolio conversation can start with core products, important brands, original content, technical developments, key markets, ownership records, and the budget available for protection.
These discussion prompts are general information, not legal advice. They do not assess a particular situation.
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