Differentiating Between Debt and Equity is Key to Successfully Financing with IP Rights In the world of startup funding, intellectual property (IP) assets are often perceived as the company’s most valuable assets—but how that value is realized can vary dramatically depending on whether a company is raising capital through Debt or Equity funding. While most […]
Abstract This article examines Apple’s response to a €500 million fine imposed by the European Commission for violating the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), specifically its anti-steering rules. In appealing the decision, Apple has introduced a new App Store fee structure in the EU that, while technically compliant, may preserve much of its existing control. […]
Intellectual property rights are often perceived as a startup company’s most valuable assets — but how that value is realized can vary dramatically. It depends to a large extent on whether a company is raising capital through Debt or Equity funding — a loan with conditions or an ownership stake in the company. While most […]
Apple Inc. (“Apple”) continues to sit at the forefront of global innovation, but even the most sophisticated technology companies are not immune to complex legal challenges. In early 2025, Apple faced two significant intellectual property (IP) setbacks, one in the United States and one in the United Kingdom, each with far-reaching implications for companies navigating […]
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