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Sample Trade Secret Policy

By David Chambers, Senior Counsel, Smith & Nephew, and Rosaline Oskanian

In this Sample Trade Secret Policy, in-house counsel can review informative language about trade secrets and how to define them for potential new employees in the United States.

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IP after Brexit: Are my IP rights still protected?

By ONC Lawyers

This article explores the complex nature of the Brexit withdrawal process and the importance for all intellectual property (IP) owners to monitor any and all updates and to take immediate action to ensure the protection of their IP rights.

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One Size Does Not Fit All: Tailoring IP Due Diligence to the Transaction

By Siegmar Pohl and Paul Haughey of Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Investing in, acquiring, or partnering with companies requires a due diligence investigation in which intellectual property (IP) will play a role. This article, from a primarily United States perspective, describes four levels of due diligence review, and the level of review warranted by different types of transactions. For efficiency, key questions upfront can focus the review.

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Brexit and Intellectual Property Rights

By Simon Barker, Partner & Head of Intellectual Property, and Rhian Banks, Managing Associate - Solicitor and Chartered UK & EU Trade Mark Attorney, Freeths LLP

Intellectual Property (IP) rights post-Brexit are yet to be determined. In this article, learn more about how the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) are handling these discussions.

Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts

Material Transfer Sample Agreement

By Foley & Lardner LLP

This sample contract describes an agreement made between two parties to transfer tangible materials to be used for research purposes. The sample contract should be adapted to your unique situation and specific legal questions through legal consultation.

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Short-Term Accommodation: Striking the Right Balance for Strata Apartments

By Robyn Chamberlain, Partner – Property, Finance, Holman Webb Lawyers

This article highlights issues in Australia pertaining to short-term rental accommodations (such as Airbnb). The short-term rental industry has obviously taken hits during the pandemic. However, the Fair Trading Amendment (Short-term Rental Accommodation) Act 2018 No 41 was enacted on 10 April 2020 in order to address the short-term rental concerns.

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