Intellectual Property in M&A Transactions and Investments: The Importance of Effective IP Due Diligence

Intellectual Property is often a key driver of M&A transactions and investments in technology companies. The value of the target company’s IP assets and the IP risks in proceeding with the transaction are important considerations to understand before moving forward with the proposed acquisition or investment. This article, “Intellectual Property in M&A Transactions and Investments: The Importance of Effective IP Due Diligence,” published in CorporateLiveWire’s Intellectual Property 2023 Expert Guide, explains how effective IP due diligence enables the purchaser/investor to understand whether the target company’s IP is strong enough to maintain market share and related revenue streams and whether there is a meaningful risk of IP litigation against the target company post-close.