- Patentability/Novelty Searches
- Freedom-to-operate (FTO) Search
- Validity/Invalidity Search
- Foreign Filing License (FFL)/Permission for Foreign Filing
- Patent Drafting
- Patent Filing & Prosecution in India
- Office Action Response
- PCT International Application
- PCT National Phase Filing & Prosecution
- Patent Filing & Prosecution in Foreign Countries
- Patent Opposition/Revocation
- Patent Watch
- Patent Renewal & Restoration
- Design Patentability/Registrability Search
- Design Invalidity Search
- Freedom-to-operate (FTO) Search [for Design]
- Design Patent Registration in India
- Design Patent Registration in Foreign Countries
- Design Opposition/Cancellation
- Design Watch
- Design Extension/Renewal
IP Due Diligence
Intellectual Property (IP) due diligence is a crucial process for any business for number of reasons. The primary purpose of IP due diligence is to identify, verify, and evaluate the IP assets owned or used by a company. This involves assessing the validity, ownership, enforceability, and potential infringement risks associated with these assets.
IP due diligence helps businesses in identifying various business opportunities and also helps them in focusing on IP assets that helps them in their growth rather than on assets which does not have any practical value. Further this process also helps businesses in understanding value of their IP assets and IP assets of their competitors or other business in the market which can help them in various negotiations. This helps business in making wise decisions for purchase or investment in other companies or for entering into an agreement with other company.
IP due diligence is especially crucial for businesses involved in mergers, acquisitions, investments, or licensing deals. This comprehensive evaluation ensures that IP assets, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and designs, are accurately valued and free of legal encumbrances.
Conducting IP due diligence can be challenging due to the complexities of IP laws and the need for thorough documentation. We at Delhi IP have a dedicated team who have extensive experience in