If you are involved in a merger or acquisition that includes intellectual property assets, the evaluation of those assets is often key to the deal. These assets include patents, copyrights, trade secrets, trademarks, disclosed technical and process documentation, software source code, and running software. Assurance of the ownership, provenance, and effectiveness of the IP can be a critical factor in determining whether a deal is done and, if so, at what valuation.

Stairstep Consulting has been involved both in the evaluation of potential acquirees’ and partners’ IP and in the representation of IP to evaluators.

Contact us to hear stories of how we have helped acquirers and acquirees and how we can help you evaluate or represent IP.