LegalMatch Examines Legal Considerations for Businesses Entering Strategic Partnerships
LegalMatch advises businesses to seek legal counsel before forming strategic partnerships to address contracts, IP, liability, and exit terms.Summary
Recent partnership announcements in legal tech highlight the need for businesses to obtain legal guidance before forming strategic collaborations. LegalMatch notes that partnerships raise questions about contract terms, intellectual property, confidentiality, data use, liability, revenue sharing, performance expectations, and exit terms. As Ken LaMance, LegalMatch's General Counsel, says, "When businesses enter a partnership, it is easy to focus on the upside first," but "it is just as important to think through the legal side of the relationship early, so each party understands its responsibilities, protects its interests, and reduces the chance of conflict later." The article advises reviewing ownership, responsibilities, compliance, and risk issues upfront, and recommends using LegalMatch.com to connect with experienced business attorneys for help drafting agreements.
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