Intellectual property assets are the driving force behind many technology companies.

They are often the focus of mission-critical transactions necessary to unlock opportunities and achieve strategic goals. At Avantech, we bring a creative approach, broad IP experience, and a litigation perspective to your transactions. We work with companies of all sizes and with a wide range of technologies in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. By analyzing transactions from multiple angles, we can help you develop effective, sophisticated strategies, avoid pitfalls, and draft enforceable agreements. We take care of the details so you can focus on the big picture.

Agreements

Whether you need us to lead your high-stakes negotiations, provide behind-the-scenes support, or provide a second set of eyes, we fit seamlessly into your team.

We have experience with a wide variety of agreements and transactions. Through thoughtfully structured and carefully drafted agreements, we will help protect your innovation and access strategic technologies to grow your business.

  • IP licenses
  • IP litigation settlements
  • Non-disclosure and material transfer agreements
  • IP and technology acquisitions and divestitures
  • Collaboration, joint venture, and co-development agreements
  • Co-promotion, outsourcing, manufacturing, and supply agreements

Uncovering the Value of IP in Mergers & Acquisitions

The strength of a company’s intellectual property can play a major role in mergers and acquisitions. We understand the unique value of IP as a business asset. Regardless of whether you are the target of an acquisition or a potential buyer, we can help at every stage of the process to uncover opportunities and manage risks.

Transaction Support

At the outset, we dive in and assess the scope, quality, and value of IP assets in the context of your transaction. We can map the IP to revenue-generating products and determine whether the patents will provide a competitive barrier. Buyers will also benefit from our assessment of IP risks, such as identifying low quality patents. A thorough understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of IP assets can significantly improve your negotiating position.

Uncovering Hidden Value

Our analysis will also help uncover hidden value in the IP portfolio for both buyers and sellers. Sellers will be able to identify non-core assets that can be excluded from the deal because they will not contribute significantly to the transaction and can be separately monetized . We can help buyers find unrecognized value in the portfolio to support the acquisition price and generate future revenue. We have extensive experience with IP refinement and enforcement.

Post-Acquisition Analysis

Our work does not end at closing. We can create a plan to improve the portfolio after acquisition, find white space for further development, and identify opportunities for pruning assets to manage costs.

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