Intellectual Property and Technology Due Diligence

Book Synopsis: Due diligence is usually a straightforward process that has not experienced radical change in recent years. In contrast, intellectual property itself is constantly evolving, highly technical, and often defines a company's position in the marketplace. Keeping up to date with changing IP laws adds to the complexities for effective due diligence. Intellectual Property and Technology Due Diligence 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.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Intellectual Property and Technology Due Diligence
Chapter 2: The Structure of a Deal and Its Impact on the Scope of Due Diligence
Chapter 3: Intellectual Property Due Diligence: An Overview
Chapter 4: Trademark Due Diligence
Chapter 5: Copyright Due Diligence
Chapter 6: Patent Due Diligence
Chapter 7: Trade Secrets
Chapter 8: Technology, Data, and Online Services Due Diligence
Chapter 9: Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Due Diligence
Chapter 10: Due Diligence of Agreements
Chapter 11: Intellectual Property Due Diligence and Government Contractors
Chapter 12: The Life Sciences Sector
Chapter 13: Agricultural and Plant Breeding Industry
Chapter 14: Intellectual Property Acquired Through Bankruptcy
Chapter 15: University-Originated Intellectual Property
Chapter 16: Conforming the Provisions to Reflect the Due Diligence and the Deal
Chapter 17: Security Lines
Chapter 18: Closing: What Happens Next? Includes Appendices

About the Editor Lacy Kolo, PhD, is a Director at the global investment bank Houlihan Lokey. As part of the Tech+IP Advisory practice at the bank, Dr. Kolo serves as an advisor for clients, providing counsel on technology and intellectual property-based transactions, mergers, and acquisitions, IP-backed capital formation, and restructuring.