Investment, acquisitions and expansion depend on rights that are genuinely available to the business. We assess portfolios and chains of title and translate findings into transaction and integration measures.
How we help
- IP inventories, portfolio review, territorial gaps and filing priorities.
- Legal IP due diligence, software and open-source review, licences and disputes.
- Warranties, indemnities, assignments, closing actions and integration of acquired rights.
A practical example
An investor discovers that core software was created by external developers. Missing rights can affect the intended business model. The issue needs to be resolved or addressed through specific actions and risk allocation before signing.
What the assessment covers
We start with the intended outcome, the parties involved and the applicable territories. The next step is to examine the documents and evidence, identify deadlines and compare the available contractual or procedural options. The scope of work and fees are agreed before substantive work begins.
Documents for the first discussion
Register extracts, licences, development agreements, software inventory and transaction structure.
What if a deadline is already running?
Please give the exact deadline and send the relevant correspondence when making contact. Do not assume that an enquiry alone creates a retainer or that a deadline is being monitored.
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Discuss your matter
Advice in German and English. Hannover is our head office; consultations are available across our German locations and remotely.