Steven E. Bartz

Fri, 06/07/2024 - 11:31 AM A surprising number of businesspeople and lawyers, including securities lawyers, fail to recognize that interests in oil, gas and mineral rights could be considered securities under U.S. federal and state securities laws. Accordingly, if you participate in oil and gas-related investments, you should attempt to determine whether the investment constitutes a security.

(August 9, 2023) - Steven E. Bartz and Jerry L. Fellows of Greenberg Traurig LLP discuss joint-ownership issues arising with intellectual property, noting that the ownership, use, and function of IP by the joint venture and its members are crucial components of the JV's business and underlying value proposition. In the early stage of entering into a joint venture (JV), it may seem attractive to agree to joint ownership of intellectual property (IP) that is developed through the course of the JV.

(August 4, 2023) - Steven E. Bartz and Jerry L. Fellows of Greenberg Traurig LLP address issues relating to joint ownership of intellectual property, including enforcement, commercial exploitation and termination. As discussed in our previous installments, joint ownership of intellectual property (IP) should be avoided except in relatively rare circumstances.