Due Diligence for technology companies

Due Diligence for technology companies

We assist technology companies, investors and parties to corporate transactions with intellectual property due diligence.

Our approach combines technical understanding, a business perspective and in-depth legal expertise in intellectual property. This enables us to assess not only the formal status of IP rights, but also their practical relevance to the company’s products, technology and market position.

As part of an IP due diligence review, we analyse, among other things, the scope and status of the company’s patent portfolio, the relevance of the rights to its products and technology, potential validity issues, and the portfolio’s commercialisation potential. Where appropriate, the review can be supplemented with prior art searches, as separately agreed.

We also assess patent-related risks and their potential impact on the business. As part of the review, we identify key risks, draw conclusions from a risk management perspective and provide recommendations for further action. The aim is to give the client a clear understanding of any material legal or commercial issues relating to IP rights, the competitive landscape or the use and exploitation of technology.

In addition, we review the company’s IP strategy, internal processes, capabilities and ongoing IP activities. This is often particularly important for growth companies and in transaction contexts, where the value of intellectual property is based not only on registered rights, but also on how systematically IP is identified, managed, protected and leveraged as the company develops.

Our due diligence services support, for example, mergers and acquisitions, investment rounds, licensing projects, technology transfers and other strategic transactions. The objective is to provide a clear, practical and decision-relevant assessment of the target company’s IP-related strengths, risks and areas for development.