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Regardless of the particular industry, nearly every business is impacted by and interacts with intellectual property, and those in the real estate industry are no exception. Intellectual property issues can arise in commercial real estate transactions involving trophy properties (such as the former Sears Tower or Three Embarcadero Center), eponymous buildings (like Rockefeller Center), or hotels, which include elements of both real property and business. Commercial transactions often require the transfer or license of tradenames, trademarks, and logos used in connection with the property, and obtaining the proper rights is crucial.