Why conducting IP due diligence is crucial before a transaction
The assessment of the IP risk involved in a transaction, such as a sale and acquisition of a business or a financial investment in a business, is known as IP due diligence. The state and enforceability of IP, ownership, inventorship, freedom to operate, possible or actual third-party challenges, and licensing activities will all be examined as part of a normal IP due diligence process. Depending on the specifics of the transaction, each of these will be looked at to [...]
