IP Due Diligence for a Stronger, Safer IP Portfolio

IP Due Diligence for a Stronger, Safer IP Portfolio

Identify risks, confirm ownership, and strengthen your portfolio – before making deals, expanding, or conducting internal reviews.

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Risk Identification

Spot gaps in ownership, expired rights, and potential infringements.

Portfolio Valuation

See the true commercial value and scope of your IP assets.

Strategic Clarity

Make decisions based on verified, actionable insights.

Turning IP Into Business Value

Intellectual property is one of your company’s most valuable assets. Without proactive due diligence, portfolios can lose clarity, coherence, and value.

Abion’s IP due diligence ensures your IP is valid, enforceable, and aligned with your business goals. Whether you’re preparing for a deal, expanding into new markets, or auditing your own portfolio, we help you protect value and unlock growth.

What Trademark Filing Involves

Where Law Meets Business

We combine expert guidance, legal precision, and commercial insight to manage risk and protect enterprise value. Our IP due diligence typically covers:

Ownership Verification

Confirm the chain of title and registration details.

Validity Checks

Ensure renewals are current and protections enforceable.

Risk Assessment

Identify disputes, conflicts, or infringement exposure.

Portfolio Scope

Verify protection across classes, territories, and asset types.

Compliance & Contracts

Review licences, assignments, and agreements for hidden restrictions.

When to Use IP Due Diligence

 

Mergers & acquisitions

Confirm you’re acquiring enforceable, valuable assets.

Licensing agreements & franchising

Ensure the IP license is valid and fit for purpose.

Joint ventures & partnerships

Verify ownership and scope before sharing assets.

 

Internal “self-due diligence”

Audit your own IP portfolio to prepare for future deals, prevent disputes, and demonstrate strong governance.

Brand expansion into new markets

Avoid conflicts and ensure coverage in target regions.

Investment rounds & exits

Maximise valuation and reduce investor concerns.

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Why Choose Abion for IP Due Diligence

  • End-to-end expertise
    One partner for both legal and technical aspects of IP protection.
  • Worldwide protection, local precision
    Coverage in all jurisdictions across global markets and platforms.
  • Actionable insight
    Reports that guide decisions and deliver measurable value.
  • Integrated support
    Seamless handover into Abion Core for centralised management of assets, contracts, and renewals.

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Book a consultation to discover how to align your IP with your business goals. Talk to our experts today

What Is IP Due Diligence?

IP due diligence is the process of verifying the ownership, validity, and enforceability of intellectual property before key transactions or as part of an internal audit. It protects buyers, investors, and businesses themselves from overvalued or encumbered assets.

What Does IP Due Diligence Involve?

It covers ownership verification, renewal status, risk and conflict checks, contractual restrictions, and scope validation across markets.

Why IP Due Diligence Matters

Skipping this step exposes businesses to invalid rights, disputes, or reputational risks, undermining the value of the transaction or portfolio. With expert due diligence, companies move forward with confidence and clarity.

FAQ About IP due diligence

Yes. Many businesses conduct internal due diligence (an IP audit) to identify risks, fix weaknesses, and optimise their portfolios before approaching investors, partners, or new markets.

Yes. We operate across 180+ jurisdictions and consolidate findings into one clear report.

Depending on scope and jurisdictions, most projects range from 2–6 weeks, with expedited timelines available.

We provide a severitybased heatmap, recommended actions, and cost estimates—helping you renegotiate or remediate issues pre or postdeal.

It validates deal value, prevents post-closing surprises, and strengthens negotiation positions.

A full audit of IP assets (trade marks, domains, designs, copyright, and relevant contracts), ownership verification, renewal checks, conflict analysis, and remediation plans.

Connected Services

Legal Consultancy

Get expert legal insight to complement your due diligence findings. Our consultants turn risks into actionable strategies to safeguard your IP portfolio.

Commercial Agreements

Protect the value of your IP with strong licensing, franchise, and partnership agreements. Ensure every deal is built on secure rights and clear terms.

Brand Protection

Due diligence identifies risks, brand protection stops them from escalating. We monitor, enforce, and defend your rights across markets and channels.

Domain Management

A full IP review must include the digital space. Our domain management services secure your online presence, prevent abuse, and align domains with your brand strategy.

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