IP Due Diligence

The Intellectual Property (IP) owned by a company may be one of its key assets, and if a company does not have the freedom to conduct business due to third party’s IP rights, this may significantly impact on its ability to operate effectively.

IP Due Diligence Assessments

IP Due Diligence is an assessment of the IP owned or used by a company, or of a third party’s IP rights, which may impact on the company’s business.

This assessment can be critically important in deciding whether to purchase or invest in a company, or in deciding whether to enter into another agreement with the company where IP is a factor. They allow us to identify:

  • which IP rights are owned or licensed by a company and how enforceable they are
  • whether the scope, geographical extent and term of the IP rights are appropriate, and
  • the ownership of the IP, and any possible implications

Our approach

At Sandersons, our approach is flexible to our clients’ resources and never just ‘one size fits all’. We work with clients to provide clear, strategic advice that is consistent with business needs.

Our IP Due Diligence service provides our team with valuable insight, enabling us to make informed, appropriate assessments throughout the transaction.

Our assessments allow us to assess:

  • the freedom to operate analysis of key products, processes or trade marks
  • contracts or contractual obligations involving IP rights to which the company is a party
  • the existence or likelihood of IP-related litigation, and
  • whether a company has an IP policy, and whether their IP seems well managed

and therefore, advise on:

  • corrective action, or further steps to be taken to mitigate any problems, and
  • the scope of IP warranties and indemnities sought on the back of any due diligence

Dr. Andrea Salin, Technical Assistant

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Patent Prosecution

Specialist patent application drafting and filing services across the UK, Europe and worldwide.

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Trade Mark Registration

Representing your interests to ensure that your trade marks are protected from infringement.

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Design Registration

Offering an easy and affordable way to get your designs registered in the UK and worldwide.

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IP Searches & Watching

Preventing the infringement of your competitor’s intellectual property rights.

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Renewals

Actively monitoring the status of your IP rights and managing renewal dates.

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IP Advice & Strategy

Working strategically to obtain and maintain the correct IP rights for your business.

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IP Portfolio Management

Monitoring and managing your IP protection to ensure it continues to be effective.

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IP Due Diligence

Identifying and assessing which IP rights are owned or licensed by a company.

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IP Oppositions

Aligning potential oppositions or appeals with your commercial aims and requirements.

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Patent Prosecution

Specialist patent application drafting and filing services across the UK, Europe and worldwide.

Trade Mark Registration

Representing your interests to ensure that your trade marks are protected from infringement.

Design Registration

Offering an easy and affordable way to get your designs registered in the UK and worldwide.

IP Searches & Watching

Preventing the infringement of your competitor’s intellectual property rights.

Renewals

Actively monitoring the status of your IP rights and managing renewal dates.

IP Advice & Strategy

Working strategically to obtain and maintain the correct IP rights for your business.

IP Portfolio Management

Monitoring and managing your IP protection to ensure it continues to be effective.

IP Due Diligence

Identifying and assessing which IP rights are owned or licensed by a company.

IP Oppositions

Aligning potential oppositions or appeals with your commercial aims and requirements.

Patents

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Trade Marks

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Registered Designs

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