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Open source software is an essential part of most companies’ software development programs. For SaaS companies, open source software offers a way to leverage existing code libraries and components to speed up development and reduce costs. However, using open source software also comes with responsibilities and risks, particularly when it…

KO client Cloudbreak Pharma, an innovative clinical-stage ophthalmology biotechnology company, recently announced that it has entered into a licensing agreement with Santen, a specialized company dedicated to eye health, to develop, manufacture, and commercialize its topical pterygium treatment. Cloudbreak founder and CEO Jinsong Ni said: “We are excited to partner…

A Texas federal court has struck down the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) proposed nationwide ban on non-compete agreements, just weeks before it was set to go into effect on September 4. This decision maintains the status quo and allows employers across the country to enforce non-compete clauses in accordance with…

Congratulations to KO Law partner Brad Schoenfeld on being recognized as one of the “Top 25 Attorneys of Colorado” by Attorney Intel. Brad and the selected attorneys exemplify the depth of legal talent in Colorado and have specialized practices in a number of areas. Over the last 20 years at…

KO client Predicine, Inc., a leading molecular insights company committed to advancing precision medicine in oncology, recently announced a collaboration with Janssen Pharmaceutica NV, a Johnson & Johnson company, to develop PredicineCARE™ as a companion diagnostic assay in localized bladder cancer. The collaboration represents progress in using comprehensive genomic profiling…

In the unpredictable world of business, there is one constant and unwelcome companion lurking in the shadows: risk. We find risk anywhere and everywhere in a business environment: research and development, personnel matters, physical operations, customer relationships, data and security, and many other facets of running a business. Despite a…

As we close out November, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate National Entrepreneurship Month. National Entrepreneurship Month recognizes entrepreneurs and innovators who demonstrate drive, resilience, and determination as they create solutions that solve problems and build businesses that fuel our communities. At KO Law Firm, we celebrate these…

KO pro bono client Elpida Therapeutics’ mission is to deliver gene therapies to patients with ultra-rare diseases that are non-commercially viable and overlooked by traditional biotech and pharmaceutical companies. By leveraging scientific advancements and gene therapies, Elpida aims to provide treatments for children and families that desperately and urgently need…