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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.

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

A handbook regarding multinational business acquisition and integration. Key topics such as tax, corporate law, employment and compliance are considered and regional comparison tables summarize the main tax, employment and corporate aspects of integrations in more than 40 countries.

This is a sample assignment and novation agreement where the Assignor assigns its rights and obligations under insurance policies to the insured companies, which are the assignees. The sample includes a choice of the laws of the Cayman Islands.

This is a sample intellectual property assignment agreement, under which a company assigns the rights, title, and interest in and to trademarks, patents, domain names and intangible assets to another company, in connection with a corporate acquisition. This sample includes a choice of New York law.

ACC offers this Legal Operations Maturity Model 2.0 as a reference tool. Use it to benchmark maturity in 14 functional areas of the legal department's operations, bearing in mind that priorities and aspirational targets will vary based on department size, staffing and budgets.

This is a sample stock purchase agreement.

This is a sample non-compete agreement between a company and its employee.

For legal professionals, caution and conservatism are often vital in fulfilling their job responsibilities. Discretion and thoroughness are required to protect clients’ best interests. So it’s no wonder that many in the legal field are hesitant to adopt new, untested technologies. Even with potential benefits on the horizon, the risk of using tools that haven't been fully vetted can be enough to slow down innovation. Read more here.