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SEC Modernizing Private Securities Offerings

ByJeffrey A. Bekiares

The amendments adopted by the SEC should serve to lower the barrier for smaller companies to engage with investors in the private markets and to raise capital from a wider pool of investors. These amendments will also simplify future exempt offerings by eliminating certain potential pitfalls and causes for unnecessary uncertainty. The new amendments, while not seemingly groundbreaking, demonstrate that the SEC is open to continually adapting to the times to facilitate better functioning private markets and the growth of small and medium-sized businesses.

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The Korean Republic Now Ranking 10th in the Global Innovation Index

ByElizabeth Weibush

Intellectual Property Trends Korean IP Counsel and Founders Legal retained associates, Kim, Hong & Associates, provides insight on the latest Intellectual Property application trends, noting, “an increase in the number of applications is remarkable in the untact (which means contactless environment) industrial field.” The firm continues, “While a negative economic growth in the worldwide major…

FAQ: Why File a Continuation?

ByRobert Wiesenberg

Arguably the most fulfilling moment of patent prosecution is the moment you receive a Notice of Allowance in your inbox. Great news – but – just as you might have thought you were done with patent expenses… be prepared to make some difficult decisions if you’re on a limited budget.
This article explores the filing of a continuation application – with a list of advantages…

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Patent Protections when Outsourcing Software Development to India

ByYuri L. Eliezer

When it comes to navigating the highly competitive realm of advanced technology, it is essential to understand how to protect your intellectual property in the US and internationally. With the increased outsourcing of software development to Eastern Europe and Asia, consider securing your intellectual property rights with patents in software-friendly jurisdictions. This article explores India as an excellent consideration.

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The Benefits of the GDPR Two Years In

ByJeffrey A. Bekiares

The General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”), promulgated by the EuropeanCommission, was adopted in April 2016 and became effective in May 2018. Rarelymentioned with positivity in the past two years, the GDPR standardizes dataprotection laws across the European Union and applies to companies located outsideof the EU that offer goods or services or are monitoring…

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Part Two: Managing Equity Incentive Plans in a Volatile Market

ByJeffrey A. Bekiares

Thisblog post is part two of two discussing equity incentives and ways foremployees to liquidate a portion of their shares while the company remainsprivate. Part One discussed the issuance of equity incentives to employees andother key personnel. Focusing now on already issued and vested equityincentives (for illustrative purposes hereof, we will focus on stock options),this…

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Part One: Managing Equity Incentive Plans in a Volatile Market

ByJeffrey A. Bekiares

This blog post is part one of twodiscussing equity incentives and ways for employees to liquidate a portion oftheir shares while the company remains private. Most companies are in the middleof granting 2020 annual equity awards. This granting of equity awards ishappening simultaneously with the COVID-19 outbreak and the larger volatilityon business operations and financial…

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Can My Venture-backed Startup Benefit From a Payroll Protection Program Loan?

ByDavid Pierce

Understanding The Paycheck Protection Program and Business Eligibility With so many companies’ runways depleting in these unprecedented times, many companies are seeking relief through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”). One attractive program falling within the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA’s) Section 7(a) loan program is called the Paycheck Protection…

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