IP Audit & Due Diligence

An IP audit and due diligence process provides a comprehensive assessment of a company’s intellectual property rights. It covers the identification of key IP assets, verification of legal title and analysis of risks associated with their use in operational, technological and commercial contexts. We support clients in both internal audits and projects related to investments, M&A transactions, restructurings and technology commercialization.

Our services include:

• identifying patents, trademarks, industrial designs, copyright and know-how used in the business
• analysing the legal status and scope of protection of intellectual property rights
• verifying legal title to IP assets and the chain of their acquisition
• reviewing licence agreements, assignments and other IP-related contracts
• assessing risks associated with the use of technology, software or brand identifiers
• identifying potential third-party IP infringements
• preparing IP due diligence reports for investments and M&A transactions