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JONES DAY TALKS®: Protecting the Crown Jewels: IP Due Diligence in Venture Capital Financings



Sometimes overlooked or minimized, intellectual property matters should be carefully considered in the assessment of venture capital and early-stage deals. Artificial intelligence-related issues, geopolitical concerns, including China, a constantly evolving regulatory landscape, and numerous other factors continue to underscore the importance of effective IP due diligence.

In this episode of our Emerging Growth and VC series, Ka-on Li, co-leader of Jones Day’s Intellectual Property Transactions team, joins Tim Curry and Taylor Stevens to discuss important issues to consider when preparing for IP diligence in venture deals.