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USPTO proposes significant changes affecting patent owners’ rights

DLA Piper

On May 10, 2024, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) proposed changes to the rules governing terminal disclaimers to overcome nonstatutory…...

I Didn’t Mean for That to Happen! Potential Unintended Consequences of Equity Awards to Employees of a Partnership

Haynes and Boone LLP

When granting equity awards to employees of a partnership (or an LLC taxed as a Partnership), the granting employers need to use caution to avoid…...

Reminder for Employers: Big Changes to Paid Leave Oregon and OFLA Take Effect July 1, 2024

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

The Oregon legislature passed a new law on March 20, 2024, to remedy questions about the interplay of OFLA and the new paid leave benefit. The bill…...

Representation and Warranty Insurance for M&A Deals: Cooling Market and Emerging Trends

Cooley LLP

While representation and warranty (R&W) insurance continues to be used across a broad range of M&A transactions, its use has cooled as dealmakers…...

Strategic Considerations in Ship Sale and Purchase Transactions and the Crucial Role of the Escrow Agent

Oon & Bazul LLP

When purchasing or selling a big-ticket item like a ship, parties may find it difficult to trust each other. Buyers may seek assurance regarding the…...


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