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ARE YOU BUYING OR SELLING A BUSINESS?
And have you considered the intellectual property and licenses? These assets and agreements play a significant role in business transactions, from acquisitions to partnerships to every deal in between. As you enter into your next transaction, you are likely asking:
If the price is fair
How strong and valuable is the IP
What risks you could be buying or selling
You may be an expert in your respective field. Or perhaps you’re a foreign associate in need of U.S. counsel for your client’s transaction. Either way, you need help facilitating successful negotiations and agreements.
GAIN VALUABLE GUIDANCE FOR A MORE SUCCESSFUL TRANSACTION.
Enter: KPIP Law to provide dynamic solutions and representation! From Concord, NH, to worldwide, attorney and owner Kim Peaslee will help you manage new ventures from start to finish. Regardless of what side of the deal you’re on, Kim will protect your rights and IP by:
Assessing the strength of IP assets and determining their importance to the overall value of the business
Advising you on negotiating a fair market price based on the strength of your IP
Thoroughly researching the risks and opportunities related to the IP portfolio
Between her fast response time, personal touch, and global network of foreign associates, Kim’s approach and resources deliver a reassuring, efficient experience.
IP LICENSING & BUSINESS TRANSACTION SERVICES
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IP DUE DILIGENCE
When you’re preparing to buy or sell a company, product, or service line, the first order of business is IP due diligence. Similar to an IP audit, this process is intended to help adjust the price—the cleaner and more complete the IP portfolio, the more money it is worth.
KPIP Law’s research will help you understand IP-related risks and opportunities while mitigating potential litigation or regulatory issues post-transaction with an in-depth review of:
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Marketing materials and website
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Products, services, and processes
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Ownership, validity, and enforceability of IP assets
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Existing licenses, agreements, or encumbrances associated with them
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FOREIGN IP FILING
Effective IP portfolio management is essential during any acquisition or other business transaction. As your IP attorney, Kim will ensure all involved assets remain protected and compliant. This includes handling:
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IP Searching: Kim will identify the existence and status of related IP.
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Filing: Any necessary patents, trademarks, and copyrights will be filed on your behalf pre- and post-transaction.
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Prosecution: Kim will advocate on your behalf (or that of your client, in the case of foreign associates) before the relevant government office between filing and patent granting or copyright/trademark registration.
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Watch Services: Also known as trademark monitoring services, this involves looking for filings by others—both in the U.S. and internationally—that might interfere with your or your client’s IP (e.g., logos and names that are too close).
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Maintenance: Kim will ensure that any patents and registered trademarks are in good standing by verifying payment and filings are in force so valuable IP doesn’t become abandoned.
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LICENSING
Prior to licensing, Kim will assist you in building a solid IP strategy, which allows for selling and licensing activity as well as demanding a higher value. When it comes time to make the agreement official, she will:
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Review existing business licenses and permits
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Advise on the strength of the intellectual property assets involved
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Negotiate and draft agreements between both parties to buy, sell, or use the IP
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Counsel clients on transferring or obtaining new licenses as part of the transaction
