Antitrust

Glossary Term

Antitrust refers to the body of law that prevents or regulates monopolies (or “trusts”) and promotes fair competition in business.

Cooley Protect – Patent Resource Center

Create and Protect

Cooley Protect is a free resource designed by Cooley’s patent counseling & prosecution team.

Introducing Cooley GO in Asia

Cooley GO in Asia offers the same free founder-focused legal resources and document generators that the US and UK ecosystems have come to trust.

Secondary Sale

Glossary Term

A secondary sale is the sale by an existing stockholder of shares in a private company to a third party that does not occur in connection with an acquisition of the company.

Secondary Sales of Private Company Stock

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There are several considerations that a private company should take into account when deciding whether to engage in, and how to structure, secondary sales of its stock (also referred to as a liquidity round).

Process Counts – Board Considerations When Contemplating a Sale

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In addition to your basic fiduciary duties as a board member, here are some additional considerations to think about when bringing your company to market, picking a buyer and negotiating the terms of sale.

Understanding an M&A Term Sheet

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Congratulations! You just received an offer to acquire your company. Here are key concepts that you want to understand before making a deal.