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KO client PickNik, an industry recognized robotics software company and longtime steward of MoveIt, one of the world’s most widely adopted open-source robotics manipulation frameworks, recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. According to the announcement, this acquisition is intended to…

KO client Kiora Pharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies for ophthalmic diseases, recently announced that it has licensed the development and commercialization rights for KIO-301 in South Korea for ophthalmic indications to Chong Kun Dang Pharmaceutical Corporation (CKD), one of South Korea’s leading pharmaceutical companies. KIO-301…

KO client Akleza’s CableDiag™ Proactive Network Maintenance (PNM) software platform and certain related assets were recently acquired by Vecima Networks. According to the announcement, the acquisition positions Vecima to participate more deeply in the growing market for virtualized broadband access software. “When Akleza was founded in 2016, our mission was simple:…

KO client Woof, the award-winning pet company, was recently acquired by The Farmer’s Dog, the leader in real, human-grade dog food. This combination brings together nutrition, enrichment, and everyday wellness to help dogs live healthier, happier lives. “From the beginning, our goal has been to build products that make everyday…

Longtime KO client Goodles, the brand that reimagined boxed mac and cheese, was recently acquired by the Barilla Group, an international, family-owned food company that operates in more than 100 countries. Goodles will continue to operate independently as a standalone brand. Since Goodles was founded in 2020, we’ve been proud…

KO client Kailera Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on elevating the next era of obesity care, recently announced positive topline data from two Phase 3 clinical trials for people living with obesity or type 2 diabetes. KO partner Brad Schoenfeld and attorney John Shearer represented Kailera in getting the…

KO client Elpida Therapeutics, a nonprofit biotechnology company dedicated to developing treatments for ultra-rare pediatric neurological diseases, recently announced that it has entered into an assignment and license agreement with Ionis Pharmaceuticals for ION283, an investigational antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) therapy for Lafora disease. The agreement is expected to advance the…

KO client Woof, the award-winning pet company, recently entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by The Farmer’s Dog, the leader in real, human-grade dog food. This combination will bring together nutrition, enrichment, and everyday wellness to help dogs live healthier, happier lives. “From the beginning, our goal has…