Urge-to-Merge
As merger discussions initiated between companies progress, it can be …
Category: Commercial Law
Validity
Refers to whether an intellectual property right is properly granted …
Value Added Reseller, VAR
A class of authorized distributor or reseller who is allowed to …
Vendor Lock-In
See Lock-In (Consumer)
Vendor-First Clause
Provision in an agreement, typically a limited patent license, that provides …
Versioning
Two meanings: 1. A promotional practice allegedly inadvertently created by …
Vienna Convention
Lawyers tend to avoid referring to the “Vienna Convention” because …
Visual Placement
Marketing term which refers to how prominently a retailer features …
Waiver
An agreement, conduct or undertaking not to assert a legal …
Warranty
A guarantee of certain facts, e.g., the quality of a …