Context
An international law firm was advising on the acquisition of a European advanced-materials company whose value depended heavily on its patents, proprietary processes and trade secrets.
The acquirer required independent commercial insight into the IP assets to support negotiations and the investment decision.
What we did
- Conducted a commercial assessment of the target’s patent portfolio
- Evaluated freedom-to-operate risks and competitive positioning
- Analysed the contribution of key patents to projected product revenues
- Prepared IP-focused diligence materials to support the acquisition negotiations
Impact
The acquirer completed the deal knowing what the IP was worth, and negotiated accordingly.