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Thoughts from IILPA Talk
 on “Licensing and Monetizing IP [Through Transactions]”

Thoughts from IILPA Talk on “Licensing and Monetizing IP [Through Transactions]”

A summary of Denzel's recent talk on IP: startups use it to secure funding/drive exits, small businesses leverage it during ownership transitions, & creators use it for new income streams. Strong IP boosts value, funding access, and growth potential

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Anatomy of a Secondary Sale

Anatomy of a Secondary Sale

Secondary sales surged in 2024. Learn how founders, VCs, and legal teams navigate buyouts and exits

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CADET LEGAL ADVISES D.K. SMITH & CO. IN THE ACQUISITION OF KLOTH, INC. D/B/A “PLANET BY LAUREN G”

CADET LEGAL ADVISES D.K. SMITH & CO. IN THE ACQUISITION OF KLOTH, INC. D/B/A “PLANET BY LAUREN G”

Cadet Legal advised D.K. Smith & Co. in its independent sponsor acquisition of Kloth, Inc. d/b/a “PLANET by Lauren G”, a premier designer, manufacturer, and retailer of timeless, ageless, and seasonless fashion.

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Hard Doesn’t Scare Us - We’re Built for It

Hard Doesn’t Scare Us - We’re Built for It

“A lot of lawyers deal with contracts…what’s different about doing private equity acquisitions?” It requires experience and skill, but also mental stamina and agility, grit and willpower. PE M&A isn't for everybody, but Cadet Legal is built different

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