Intellectual property/patent diligence

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by a searcher from Harvard University
in Toronto, ON, Canada

2mos ago

Intellectual property/patent diligence

I've recently gone under LOI with a company that has a number of patents that are important to its competitive position. I'm wondering if anyone has experience conducting diligence on patents post-LOI and would be able to share best practices on how to manage this part of the process and/or could recommend providers that might make sense to contact for a lower middle market transaction (i.e. will be relatively cost-effective). Thanks in advance for any insights!

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reply by a searcher 2mos ago
from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras in Toronto, ON, Canada

Hi Matthew, I am in GTA with extensive knowledge of IP issues and the required due diligence. Lets chat. Call me atredactedor email me at arapakotad@

reply by a professional 2mos ago
from Indiana University at Bloomington in Nashville, TN, USA

Hey Matthew! I've worked in the IP space at various points in my career. I could recommend a few individuals who might make sense for this if the other folks in this thread don't work out. Feel free to reach out directly.