Due diligence / FTO
Technical due diligence focused on IP risks to freedom to operate, including complete landscapes around risk points and re-evaluation of earlier FTO reports.
For investors
See beyond the pitch. Uncover the IP that drives real value.
Impartial technical and IP expertise that helps investment teams understand risk, assess strength and support portfolio development.
Investment support
Clearer IP insight for stronger decisions.
We become an integral, long-term part of the investment team while working at the technical depth required to lead venture specialists through the process.
IP strength
After establishing the full IP landscape, we assess the strength of the venture’s existing portfolio and identify hurdles to future patent grants.
IP strategy
We map the client’s IP onto the proposition and define a route toward a patent portfolio focused on identified control points.
Portfolio building
Drawing on experience creating 800 patent families, we enhance venture value by leading ideation and extracting control-point patents with the venture’s specialists.
Our approach
An impartial bridge between investor and venture.
Complementary expertise
We focus on areas where our IP service experience complements the other specialists in the investment team.
Supporting the investment team
We join during due diligence and return for patent portfolio development through to exit.
Working within the venture
We become part of the venture’s technical team during both due diligence and portfolio development.
Impartial experts
We act as the technical and IP liaison between investors and ventures, working transparently with both parties.
Our role
Supporting the investment team.
Aligning objectives
We define the assignment around the business goals and value drivers recognized by the investment team.
Technical liaison
Detailed interactions with the venture make technical aspects and their IP consequences transparent to investors.
Clear reporting
We translate complex technical assessments into language the investment team can use, ideally pre-checked with the venture to avoid surprises.
Decision support
We take responsibility for conclusions on the aspects of investment decisions that require technical and IP expertise.
Start a conversation
Bring clarity to your next investment decision.
Talk to our team about the IP landscape, risks and opportunities around your venture or investment.