Intellectual Property and Technology Due Diligence - Lacy Kolo

Intellectual Property and Technology Due Diligence Lacy Kolo ISBN 9781641051248

While due diligence as a process has remained relatively stable over time, intellectual property presents a very different challenge. IP is constantly evolving, highly technical, and often central to a company’s competitive position in the marketplace. Rapid developments in technology, combined with ongoing changes in IP law, add layers of complexity that demand a more specialized and informed approach to diligence.

Intellectual Property and Technology Due Diligence equips intellectual property attorneys with the tools needed to conduct a comprehensive review of intellectual property and technology assets. The book guides practitioners in identifying, assessing, and analyzing the risks and opportunities associated with these intangible assets, and in understanding how they affect transactions, valuation, and the broader business. It offers practical insight into integrating diligence findings into deal structure and documentation, ensuring that IP considerations are accurately reflected throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1: Introduction to Intellectual Property and Technology Due Diligence

• Chapter 2: Deal Structure and Its Impact on the Scope of Due Diligence

• Chapter 3: Overview of Intellectual Property Due Diligence

• 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: Aligning Transaction Provisions with Due Diligence Findings

• Chapter 17: Security Interests

• Chapter 18: Closing the Transaction: What Happens Next?

• Appendices

About the Editor

Lacy Kolo, PhD, is a Director at the global investment bank Houlihan Lokey. As a member of the firm’s Tech+IP Advisory practice, Dr. Kolo advises clients on technology- and intellectual property-driven transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, IP-backed capital formation, and restructuring matters.

Intellectual Property and Technology Due Diligence Lacy Kolo ISBN 9781641051248, 978-1641051248 & 9781641051255

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Lacy Kolo