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Andrew I. Shadoff

Intellectual Property and Patent Litigation Group Assignment Agreements: How to Obtain All of the Rights to Patents in Assignment Agreements

When drafting assignment agreements, it is important for universities to consider whether, and to what extent, the assignment conveys the right to enforce the patents through litigation. It is also important to understand whether the university has the right to recover past royalties or will be limited to the recovery of future royalties. Indeed, questions […]

Intellectual Property and Patent Litigation Group Acquiring and Licensing Patents: Does the Language of Your Agreement Provide You with Enforcement Rights?

Acquiring and Licensing Patents:  Does the Language of Your Agreement Provide You with Enforcement Rights?   When acquiring or licensing patents, it is important to consider whether, and to what extent, the acquisition or license conveys the right to enforce the patents through litigation.  It is also important to understand whether you have the right […]