IP Due Diligence for M&A & Investment
Conduct IP due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and investments
Overview
IP due diligence specialists generate $200,000-$2,000,000 annually with 85-95% margins.
In 2025, M&A and investment require IP assessment.
Revenue from IP due diligence for M&A ($20,000-$300,000), IP diligence for venture investment ($10,000-$100,000), freedom-to-operate assessments ($5,000-$75,000), IP validity and enforceability analysis, IP ownership and title verification, and competitive IP landscape analysis.
Successful specialists review IP portfolios and assets, assess IP ownership and encumbrances, evaluate IP strength and validity, identify IP risks and issues, and provide due diligence reports and recommendations.
Acquirers, investors, and private equity firms as clients.
Marketing through M&A advisors, venture capitalists and investors, corporate development, IP due diligence expertise, and transaction track record.
Required Skills
- IP Due Diligence
- Patent & Trademark Analysis
- IP Ownership & Title
- Freedom-to-Operate
- Technology Assessment
- M&A Process
Pros and Cons
Pros
- High fees for due diligence work
- Critical for M&A and investment decisions
- Growing M&A and venture investment activity
- Work with innovative companies and technologies
- Recurring work from investors and acquirers
Cons
- Need extensive IP expertise
- Due diligence time-sensitive and intensive
- Deals may not close after diligence
- Liability for missed IP issues
- Competition from IP law firms
How to Get Started
- Build IP due diligence expertise
- Develop due diligence methodologies and checklists
- Learn M&A and investment processes
- Market to M&A advisors and investors
- Conduct comprehensive IP due diligence
- Assess IP risks and value
- Deliver due diligence reports to deal teams
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