IP Due Diligence

In corporate acquisitions, equity investments, and investment rounds (M&A), intellectual property is often a key value driver and, at the same time, a risk factor.

We therefore support you with IP due diligence – that is, the structured review and evaluation of patents, utility models, designs, and trademarks, as well as relevant contracts and know-how assets.

Delivering What Matters.

The goal is to reliably assess the IP portfolio, make risks transparent, and create a solid foundation for the purchase price, warranties, and the transaction structure.

In addition, we advise you early in the development phases to identify and assess potential intellectual property risks in a timely manner.

Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) analyses are a key tool in this process: We examine the intellectual property landscape surrounding a planned product or method in the relevant target markets – including status, territorial coverage (e.g., validations/extensions), and scope of protection – and identify where potential conflicts with third-party rights might exist.

Strategic advice backed by experience.

Based on this preliminary work, we derive courses of action, such as design-around approaches, licensing strategies, or adjustments to intellectual property and market entry planning.

In this way, we combine legal precision with a clear eye for economically sound solutions, ensuring that decisions in the transaction process and in product development can be made on a solid IP foundation.

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