Funding & Technology Transfers

Description

Corporate governance is the practice of ensuring a legal entity is managed and operated in a consistent and transparent manner and in meeting applicable corporate law standards. At IBL, we facilitate corporate governance by helping establish board and officer fiduciary duties, policies, and procedures, and advising with regard to their operation.

SERVICES

Funding & Investment Support:

Due Diligence: Conduct IP due diligence for investors or investment targets in financing transactions, and during mergers and acquisitions.
IP Valuation: Support in the valuation of IP assets for funding, mergers, and acquisitions, working with outside valuation specialists.

Due Diligence:

IP Audit: Conduct a comprehensive audit of the IP assets involved in the transfer to assess their validity, scope, and enforceability.
Ownership Verification: Verify the ownership of the IP assets to ensure there are no disputes or encumbrances.
Risk Assessment: Identify potential legal risks, such as existing third-party claims, and evaluate the impact on the technology transfer.

Drafting and Negotiating Agreements:

License Agreements: Draft and negotiate license agreements to allow the use of technology while retaining ownership of the IP.
Assignment Agreements: Prepare assignment agreements to transfer ownership of the IP assets.
Confidentiality Agreements (NDAs): Ensure that non-disclosure agreements are in place to protect confidential information during negotiations and throughout the transfer process.
Joint Development Agreements: Draft agreements for collaborative projects where technology is co-developed, including terms for IP ownership and use.

IP Protection Strategies:

Patent Filings: Assist in filing patents for technology to secure legal protection before transfer.
Trademark and Copyright Registration: Help with the registration of trademarks and copyrights related to the technology.
Trade Secret Management: Advise on the protection and management of trade secrets involved in the transfer.

Valuation and Financial Structuring:

IP Valuation: Provide valuation services to determine the worth of the IP assets being transferred.
Royalty Structures: Develop royalty structures and payment terms for the use of transferred technology.

Post-Transfer Support:

IP Management: Assist in the ongoing management and enforcement of IP rights post-transfer.
Technology Integration: Provide legal support for the integration of transferred technology into the recipient’s operations.