IP Due Diligence
Our team of patent attorneys, solicitors, and IP specialists deliver commercially focused intellectual property (IP) due diligence for investors, law firms, accountants, corporate finance boutiques, insurers, banks, and lenders.
IP due diligence is now a central part of many transactions - from investments and mergers to financing, partnerships, and joint ventures.
But traditional approaches often fall short. A basic list of IP rights may confirm what’s owned, but says little about commercial strength, enforceability, or strategic fit.
That’s where our model differs. We combine the technical insight of 70 patent attorneys, the legal expertise of our IP solicitors, and decades of experience across complex transactions. The result is a commercially driven analysis that focuses on the actual value and use of the IP in question.
To support this, we’ve developed our own proven methodology: VerifyiP. Whether you're investing in, acquiring, or insuring an IP-rich company, VerifyiP gives you the evidence and clarity you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
If IP is a material asset in your transaction, speak to us about how our VerifyiP due diligence model can give you the clarity and assurance you need.
Key Areas of Expertise
Identification & ownership of rights
We identify the IP assets relevant to the transaction - whether that’s a portfolio of rights or a single licensed asset - and verify the ownership position.
We identify the IP assets relevant to the transaction - whether that’s a portfolio of rights or a single licensed asset - and verify the ownership position.
Portfolio review
We review the relevant IP portfolio to confirm that rights are appropriately registered, understand the status of any pending applications, and check that maintenance and renewal fees are up to date.
We review the relevant IP portfolio to confirm that rights are appropriately registered, understand the status of any pending applications, and check that maintenance and renewal fees are up to date.
Contractual position
We examine any related contracts - licences, assignments, collaboration agreements, NDAs - to understand the ownership position or rights of use, and how the IP is currently being exploited.
We examine any related contracts - licences, assignments, collaboration agreements, NDAs - to understand the ownership position or rights of use, and how the IP is currently being exploited.
Disputes & litigation
We investigate any ongoing or past legal proceedings involving the IP assets to identify any potential issues, including enforceability or challenges to validity.
We investigate any ongoing or past legal proceedings involving the IP assets to identify any potential issues, including enforceability or challenges to validity.
Alignment with business plans
We confirm whether the IP maps to the company’s business plan - looking at the territorial scope, the protection provided by the rights (e.g. claim scope of patents), and whether it is being exploited in line with commercial objectives.
We confirm whether the IP maps to the company’s business plan - looking at the territorial scope, the protection provided by the rights (e.g. claim scope of patents), and whether it is being exploited in line with commercial objectives.
Third-party rights & restrictions
We evaluate any relevant third-party rights, such as licensed-in IP, and highlight any restrictions or limitations on use.
We evaluate any relevant third-party rights, such as licensed-in IP, and highlight any restrictions or limitations on use.
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