IP Protection & Commercialization

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…

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…

As companies scale, many will experience growing pains with enterprising contracting. As companies look upstream in terms of deal size and deal sophistication from small, one-off pilots to bigger enterprise-level deals, they typically sign fewer, larger contracts and the contracting process gets harder and takes longer which can have a…

Natural Products Expo West, the industry’s largest trade show, hosted more than 3,000 exhibiting companies and top retailers as well as 65,000 attendees at this year’s event. The show featured new food, beverage, and consumer goods products and innovations. Here’s a closer look at top trends that we expect to…

Image: Authors Created Images Using DALL-E and Midjourney The use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems like ChatGPT, GitHub Co-Pilot, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Artbreeder, and DALL-E are becoming increasingly popular for developing new products, services, and software, and for creating other content. While the potential benefits of using this technology…

Are you preparing for financing or M&A due diligence now or planning to in the future? If a third party started due diligence on your company today, would you be putting your best foot forward? When you prepare for a major transaction, financing, or exit, an investor or an acquirer…