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Our IP and IT in Intellectual Property and Technology practice provides specialized support for M&A, investments, and financings where intellectual property and technology assets are significant value drivers or risk factors.

Maximizing Value and Managing Risk in Deals

Intellectual property and technology assets often drive deal value and present significant transaction risks. MC Law's IP and IT in Intellectual Property and Technology practice provides specialized support to ensure that IP and technology considerations are properly addressed in M&A, investments, and financings.

IP Due Diligence

Thorough IP diligence is essential to informed deal decisions. We evaluate target IP portfolios, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. We assess ownership, validity, enforceability, encumbrances, and third-party risks.

Technology Due Diligence

Technology systems and arrangements require careful review. We evaluate software ownership and licensing, IT infrastructure, vendor relationships, data practices, and security posture.

Transaction Structuring

IP and IT considerations affect deal structure. We advise on asset versus stock transactions, IP carve-outs and spin-offs, technology licensing arrangements, transition services, and post-closing integration.

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IP Due DiligenceIP LicensingSoftware AgreementsIP Counseling

Frequently asked questions

Comprehensive review of patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and technology agreements. We evaluate ownership, validity, enforceability, encumbrances, and third-party risks.

Asset deals require explicit IP assignment. Stock deals transfer IP with the entity but successor liability issues may arise. Structure affects employee IP, license assignments, and more.

Common provisions cover IP ownership, validity, non-infringement, no pending claims, and compliance with agreements. Scope depends on diligence findings and negotiating leverage.

When IP is retained or excluded, clear license arrangements, transition services, and ongoing access rights must be documented. Careful planning prevents operational disruption.

Verify invention assignments, address non-compete enforceability, plan for key employee retention, and manage IP knowledge transfer.

Yes, significant IP problems can reduce valuation or terminate deals. Common issues include unclear ownership, undisclosed encumbrances, and litigation risk. Early diligence identifies problems.

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