IP Due Diligence

Due Diligence is an essential tool for Intellectual Property management, either for acquiring new assets or for strategic decision-making concerning your Intellectual Property Rights. This Factsheet deals with the concept of Due Diligence, its main uses and some of the key points to be borne in mind when conducting the process.

1. What is IP due diligence?

2. Why is it important to

perform an IP due diligence?

3. Due diligence step by step

A. Identification of IP assets

B. Existence of IPRs related

to IP assets

C. Validity and current

situation of IPRs

D. Liabilities and rights

arising from ownership

E. IP valuation