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We've explored for several weeks the relationship between Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and intellectual property management.  There is emerging recognition that SOX imposes new corporate obligations relating to intellectual property. 

While Sarbanes-Oxley compliance is largely the domain of accountants and auditors, IP counsel can and should play a meaningful role.  Under Sarbanes-Oxley, auditors are prohibited from providing legal opinions relating to the assets they audit, yet informed legal opinions are necessary for identifying, evaluating and maintaining IP assets and for insuring that management fulfills its obligations with respect to IP. 

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