IP Due Diligence, Audits & Valuation
Intellectual property can represent a significant part of a business’s value. Before an acquisition, investment, restructuring or major commercial transaction, it is important to understand what IP assets exist, who owns them, whether they are adequately protected and whether any legal or commercial risks exist.
Our firm provides IP due diligence, audit and valuation support to help businesses, investors and transaction advisers identify potential risks and opportunities and make informed commercial decisions.
What We Do
- IP Due Diligence: We conduct legal reviews of intellectual property portfolios and related documentation to identify ownership, protection and enforcement issues. Our review may cover:
- Ownership of IP assets
- Trademark and patent portfolios
- Registered and pending rights
- Copyright ownership
- Licences and assignments
- IP-related agreements
- Existing disputes and litigation
- Potential infringement risks
- Third-party rights
- Encumbrances and security interests
- Renewal and maintenance status
- IP-related contractual obligations
- IP Audits: We conduct structured reviews of a business’s IP assets to identify gaps, inconsistencies and opportunities for better protection and commercialisation. An IP audit may identify:
- Unregistered IP assets
- Gaps in legal protection
- Unused or underutilised rights
- Potential infringement risks
- Ownership inconsistencies
- Portfolio duplication
- Expiring or lapsed rights
- Commercialisation opportunities
- IP Valuation Support:We assist clients and transaction advisers in assessing the legal and commercial factors that may affect the value of intellectual property, including ownership, strength, enforceability, protection and commercial potential.
- Transaction Support: We provide IP-focused legal support in connection with:
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Investments
- Corporate restructuring
- Joint ventures
- Technology transactions
- Licensing transactions
- Business sales and acquisitions
Why Engage Us
- Detailed review of IP ownership and protection
- Identification of legal and commercial risks
- Practical advice for transactions and investment decisions
- Focus on strengthening IP portfolios
- Support in identifying opportunities for commercialisation
Strategic IP Protection
An effective IP audit or due diligence exercise can identify risks before they become costly disputes. It can also help businesses understand the true scope of their intellectual property portfolio and identify opportunities to strengthen, exploit or commercialise valuable rights.
