IP Consulting

IP Asset Management’s broad practical experience of managing IP enables us to provide clients with IP consulting services which are precisely tailored to their needs. We provide clients with the opportunity to choose from a range of cost-effective solutions, including hands on technology commercialisation and business development support, across a broad spectrum of technologies.

Our consultancy services are specifically designed to assist our clients with the practical implementation of all IP related business opportunities.

INVESTORS:

IP Asset Management can provide the following types of services.

Pre-investment and M&A checks:

  • Survey of competitor activity in specified / related areas / markets
  • Evaluation of the relevance of IP to core business activities
  • Identification of potential weaknesses in IP position (and correction of them, if required)
  • Identification and evaluation of alternative “collateral” applications and markets for existing technology and IP
  • Analysis and provision of advice on IP capture and protection methodologies and systems
  • Analysis and provision of advice on the commercial aspects of IP-related contractual terms
  • Analysis of the relevant technical background and provision of advice regarding  any inherent risks

IP OWNERS:

IP Asset Management has worked with numerous IP Owners over the course of many years and is sensitive to their priorities and concerns.  The services we can provide to IP owners include:

  • Evaluation of the relevance of IP to core business activities
  • Identification of potential weaknesses in IP position (and correction of them, if required)
  • Identification and evaluation of alternative “collateral” applications and markets for existing technologies and IP
  • Advice on alignment of territorial coverage of patents with business objectives
  • Advice on, and implementation of, strategies to derive income from or dispose of superfluous IP

ADVISORS:

IP Asset Management recognises that IP is a highly specialised area and that there is a role for the expertise of its consultants to complement specialists in other areas. We are happy to provide specific advice on IP matters to business and investment advisors, who should contact us to discuss their requirements.