Intangible asset due diligence is not an exercise that is useful only after a company suspects or experiences the materialization of a risk, i.e., misappropriation, infringement, etc., or is notified they are a defendant to a lawsuit!
Due diligence for intangible assets.
Intangible Asset Monitoring During Due Diligence: A Necessary, But Often Overlooked Requisite!
It’s important to recognize that merely because a deal or transaction has progressed to the due diligence stage, there is absolutely no guarantee the projected values, synergies, and competitive advantages the targeted intangible assets are projected to bring will sustain those projections.