investigations

Those wishing to acquire or invest in intellectual property (IP) or an IP-based business need to know the validity and strength of the rights concerned.

In most cases, the formal registration of granted rights will only tell part of the story, so the investor should investigate the contractual and trade circumstances as well as the strength of the rights claimed.

We are experienced in carrying out extensive legal due diligence for purchasers and investors, and can co-ordinate strength and validity examinations.  Using our connections with our fellow members of  TAGLaw^_, the worldwide network of law firms, we can also organise and provide international legal due diligence.

For more information, please contact Jill Bainbridge, head of our Intellectual Property team, on 023 8085 7160; email jill.bainbridge@bllaw.co.uk