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Intellectual Property

Dec. 2, 2016

IP due diligence is key in corporate transactions

This includes equity investments, mergers, acquisitions or asset purchases, and even initial public offerings. Regardless of transaction type, the IP due diligence process is usually the same. By Edward Kwok

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By Edward Kwok

Performing "due diligence" on the intellectual property of a company in a corporate transaction is paramount. This includes equity investments, mergers, acquisitions or asset purchases, and even initial public offerings. Regardless of transaction type, the IP due diligence process is usually the same.

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