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IP Due Diligence support from our IP Advisory team, handled end-to-end as part of our Intellectual Property practice.
A focused IP due diligence for a startup or early-stage company is completed within 7 to 10 business days. Comprehensive due diligence for large portfolios or complex transactions takes 2 to 4 weeks. The timeline is adjusted based on the scope, jurisdiction coverage, and number of IP assets involved.
We make legal and intellectual property filings seamless, secure, and fully transparent. Here is how we handle your assignment from start to finish:
Understand your goals, check eligibility, and draft the filing roadmap.
Collect required records and conduct compliance checks for errors.
Draft and submit applications to the registry within 48 business hours.
Monitor application progress and respond to office actions/objections.
Handover certified registrations and provide post-filing support.
IP due diligence should be conducted before signing definitive transaction documents — ideally during the letter of intent or term sheet stage. This allows the findings to inform deal terms, pricing, and IP-related warranties.
Common risks include gaps in IP ownership (works created by contractors without assignment), lapsed registrations, pending litigation or opposition, undisclosed prior licenses, and freedom-to-operate issues with third-party patents.
Yes, we cover IP registrations in all relevant jurisdictions. For international portfolios, we coordinate with local counsel in each country to verify registration status, enforceability, and compliance with local law.