Intellectual Property Assets in Mergers and Acquisitions

Intellectual Property Assets in Mergers and Acquisitions
Author: Lanning G. Bryer
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 458
Release: 2002-10-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0471267791

An up-to-date and in-depth examination of intellectual property issues in mergers and acquisitions In mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property assets can be especially difficult to accurately value, most notably in rapidly evolving high-tech industries. Understanding the factors that create value in intellectual property assets, and the part such assets play in both domestic and international mergers, is vitally important to anyone involved in the merger and acquisition process. This book provides an overview of the intellectual property landscape in mergers and acquisitions and thoroughly covers important topics from financial and accounting concerns to due diligence and transfer issues. Bringing together some of the leading economists, valuation experts, lawyers, and accountants in the area of intellectual property, this helpful guide acts as an advisor to business professionals and their counsel who need answers for intellectual property questions. The valuation methods presented here are simple and don't require a background in finance. Whether you're a manager or executive, an accountant or an appraiser, Intellectual Property Assets in Mergers and Acquisitions offers all the expert help you need to better understand the issues and the risks in intellectual property assets in mergers and acquisitions.

Intellectual Property Due Diligence in Corporate Transactions

Intellectual Property Due Diligence in Corporate Transactions
Author: L.M. Brownlee
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 1998-10-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9780420619501

Whether representing the buyer or the target company, this work--including disk--provides the practical tools to conduct thorough, cost-effective intellectual property audits. It covers both business strategies and the complex law and regulations relating to intellectual properties. It includes clear instructions and expert advice on each stage of the due diligence, including preliminary considerations (attorney-client privilege issues, confidentiality obligations, letters of intent, and representations and warranties); organizing (crafting strategies, selecting team members, budgeting and scheduling, preparing and producing documents, and record keeping); auditing assets (patents, trademarks and trade names, domain names, copyrights, trade secrets, and databases); and transaction considerations. Features and Benefits - Offers sound advice on judging the strength of a company's intellectual property rights - Provides an in-depth review of the process and content of an intellectual property diligence - Comprehensive treatment of Internet topics - Text, forms, and checklists all contain clear instructions and expert advice on each stage of the due diligence process - Step-by-step for

Intellectual Property and Technology Due Diligence

Intellectual Property and Technology Due Diligence
Author: Lacy Kolo
Publisher: American Bar Association
Total Pages: 736
Release: 2018
Genre: Disclosure of information
ISBN: 9781641051248

"Keeping up to date with changing IP laws adds to the complexities for effective due diligence. This...guide assists the intellectual property attorney in conducting a thorough review of all aspects of intellectual property and technology, accurately assessing and analyzing the risks and benefits associated with those intangible assets, and determining how they impact transactions and the business at large."--

Intellectual Property Deskbook for the Business Lawyer

Intellectual Property Deskbook for the Business Lawyer
Author: Sharon K. Sandeen
Publisher: American Bar Association
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2007
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781590316801

The Intellectual Property Deskbook is intended to serve as the business lawyer's starting point for issue identification, perspective, and resources in dealing with intellectual property issues and assets, whether in the context of structuring and consummating transactions or in the day-to-day counseling of clients. It is specifically designed to become the go-to reference for beginning the analysis, refreshing the memory, or seeking direction for in depth research on the wide range of IP-related issues.

Drafting and Negotiating Intellectual Property Transactions

Drafting and Negotiating Intellectual Property Transactions
Author: James A. Coles (Sr.)
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021
Genre: Intellectual property
ISBN: 9781641058568

"This book addresses practical application of intellectual property principles to drafting and negotiating intellectual property transactions, intended to be used by practicing lawyers for use in their practices in addition to being used as a textbook for a law school course"--

Due Diligence and the Business Transaction

Due Diligence and the Business Transaction
Author: Jeffrey W. Berkman
Publisher: Apress
Total Pages: 278
Release: 2014-01-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1430250879

Due Diligence and the Business Transaction: Getting a Deal Done is a practical guide to due diligence for anyone buying or selling a privately held business or entering into a major agreement with another company. When you’re buying a business, it’s wise to conduct due diligence. That's the process of investigating and verifying the firm’s finances, labor record, exposure to environmental issues, store of intellectual property, hard assets, ownership structure, and much more. If you don’t, you may later stumble into serious, costly problems, or you may pay an inflated price for the business. This book not only shows you how to conduct such an examination and what to look for, but it will also help you uncover hidden issues that some sellers might not want you to know about. Conversely, this book shows smart business sellers how to conduct due diligence on their own firms to arrive at the right sales price, uncover issues that might scare off buyers or investors, solve lingering problems before a sale, and more. Done right, due diligence can help sellers ensure they sell the business for the best price and with the least risk. Due Diligence and the Business Transaction will help you understand when to conduct due diligence, whom to include, and how to spot the red flags that signal danger. In addition, you will learn: How to conduct due diligence when contemplating a joint venture, business loan, franchise opportunity, or manufacturing deal How to calibrate the correct scope and breadth of the due diligence investigation depending on your situation How the results of due diligence may and often will change the elements of the final deal How to draft due diligence documents so they protect your interests What successful deals look like Corporate attorney and due diligence expert Jeffrey W. Berkman interweaves critical action points, guidelines and procedural steps, case studies, and due diligence questionnaires, checklists, and documents. The veteran of many business deals, Berkman's advice will help you avoid business-crippling mistakes and make the best deal possible.

Negotiated Acquisitions of Companies, Subsidiaries and Divisions

Negotiated Acquisitions of Companies, Subsidiaries and Divisions
Author: Lou R. Kling
Publisher: Law Journal Press
Total Pages: 1528
Release: 2023-12-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781588520562

This law book includes advice on corporate business structuring deals, negotiating agreements, identifying issues and solving the real problems that are likely to arise during the acquisition.

Guide to Cybersecurity Due Diligence in M&A Transactions

Guide to Cybersecurity Due Diligence in M&A Transactions
Author: Thomas J. Smedinghoff
Publisher: American Bar Association
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2017
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781634258944

"In the digital era, ubiquitous connectivity has spared no enterprise the risks of being hacked from anywhere in the world. The reality of this threat, coupled with the near total dependence of today's businesses on networked digital technology, presents a major risk of catastrophic consequences to most businesses. And acquiring or merging with any business involves taking on that risk. Thus, in any M&A transaction, an evaluation of the target's cybersecurity capabilities and experience is critical. [This book] is designed to assist companies and their counsel in assessing that risk. Detailed and easy-to-read, this comprehensive guide includes discussions on recent cyber incidents, including Nieman Marcus, Yahoo, Target Corporation, Sony Pictures, and Volkswagen."--

Safeguarding Intangible Assets

Safeguarding Intangible Assets
Author: Michael D. Moberly
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2014-07-08
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0128006021

Safeguarding Intangible Assets provides strategies for preserving and enhancing a company's intangible assets to increase its profitability, competitiveness, and sustainability. Intangible assets such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, methodologies, and brand typically account for 80 percent of an organization's value and revenue. There are many forces making it more and more difficult to protect these assets, and securing them is a complex issue often overlooked by security and risk managers. Many security managers do not have adequate policies or procedures in place to protect these assets from compromise, infringement, and theft. Safeguarding Intangible Assets provides managers with the tools necessary for protecting these assets through effective and consistent oversight designed to preserve their control, use, and ownership. The book offers strategies for various types of business transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions, corporate-university R&D alliances, new product launches, early stage firms, and university-based spin-offs. - Offers step-by-step guidelines and best practices for establishing and maintaining an intangible asset protection program - Provides intangible asset risk management strategies that preserve the company's value, revenue, and competitive advantages - Shows how to collaboratively build a company culture that anticipates and recognizes intangible asset risks in everyday transactions and operations - Strengthens the interface with other departments' security practices, including IT, management, legal, accounting, finance, and risk management

Due Diligence in Business Transactions

Due Diligence in Business Transactions
Author: Gary M. Lawrence
Publisher: Law Journal Press
Total Pages: 1506
Release: 2023-05-28
Genre:
ISBN: 9781588520661

This desk book presents a complete overview of the due diligence process and gives attorneys, legal assistants and allied professionals the tools they need to conduct more efficient investigation.