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Crossing Back Into the U.S.? Expect Eyes on Your Devices

By Dawn M. Lurie and Leon Rodriguez (Seyfarth Shaw LLP)

Under U.S. customs and international laws, border agents have the legal authority to inspect, search, or detain any person, luggage, or merchandise coming into or leaving the country.

While searches of digital devices are still relatively rare, they are increasingly becoming more common at U.S. ports of entry.

This article discusses considerations for companies when employees carry sensitive data or confidential files during international travel.

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Top 10 Considerations in Helping Your Marketing Team Clear IP Hurdles

By Barry M. Benjamin, Partner (Kilpatrick), Michael W. O’Neill, General Counsel (Mainstream Engineering Corporation) and John C. Bush, Associate General Counsel (Lyric)

Creative advertising can drive revenue and build brand strength. This article discusses how the legal department can support marketing innovations.

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Artificial Intelligence Toolkit for In-house Lawyers

By Association of Corporate Counsel

Gain insights on key topics around artificial intelligence. Learn tips on boosting your knowledge and use of generative AI, developing and implementing an AI governance strategy, integrating AI into the legal department, meeting ethical obligations, protecting your organization's intellectual property, and addressing AI issues in vendor contracts.

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10 Things You Need to Know about Life Sciences Patent Litigation in Canada

By Sheldon Hamilton, Principal, Smart & Biggar LLP, Barrister and Solicitor Patent and Trademark Agent, and Nancy Pei, Principal, Smart & Biggar LLP, Barrister and Solicitor Patent and Trademark Agent

Patented medicine regulations in Canada can be complex and the review process is fast-paced. In this Top Ten, in-house counsel will learn the essential points of how to prepare for the "Regulations" review. Editor's note: This article was updated to reflect recent developments; a prior version of this article was published on August 6, 2020.

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Sample Utility Assignment Agreement

This sample form is for use in the assignment of a utility patent application and related intellectual property rights, from an inventor to a corporation.

Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts

Copyright Assignment Agreement

By Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

This is a sample copyright assignment agreement. Initially published August 21, 2020, republished March 29, 2023.