Mergers, acquisitions, partnering, and investment transactions require obtaining an accurate and comprehensive intellectual property evaluation for quite possibly the most important assets under consideration. The possible outcome of pending or potential litigation, the assignability of a company’s IP agreements, and the scope and ownership of IP rights are just some of the issues one must consider. This could mean assessing the strength of a single licensed patent or a thorough review of an entire portfolio.

Our deep understanding of varied technologies and mastery of IP law allow us to help companies react quickly to any issue that emerges during an IP transaction, to provide thoughtful and accurate answers to investors’ questions, and to craft contract terms that properly allocate risks. We deliver highly targeted and sophisticated analyses of the IP assets at issue that can help drive an equitable deal.

We have conducted successful due diligence on matters as complex and as focused as an analysis requires. Our technical background and experience allow us to quickly identify key issues, propose options for mitigating risks, and outline a strategy for strengthening our client’s bargaining position. Ideally, due diligence investigations are conducted at the onset of negotiations, allowing time for a reasoned analysis of the value of the IP portfolio and time for corrective action to address issues that may influence the deal.