Define the need
Identify the technology, products and territories that the acquisition is intended to support.
Assess a patent acquisition
We support businesses considering the purchase or licensing of patent rights, from defining the requirement to reviewing the proposed terms.
Discuss your projectReview the rights
Examine the patent family, status, ownership and available technical information. Identify questions for legal and technical due diligence.
Structure the deal
Compare purchase and licence options, assess restrictions and define the documents and approvals needed.
Before our first discussion
Prepare a description of the technology sought, intended uses, target markets, budget and any rights already identified.
How we work
Define the scope
Confirm the objective, deadlines and information needed.
Review and advise
Assess the available material and explain the options.
Agree the next steps
Set out the proposed work, responsibilities and costs.