With the expanding importance of IP in acquisitions, the role of IP and IP counsel in such deals is becoming increasingly broad and increasingly challenging. The IP attorney is no longer a tangential part of the deal at hand, but rather, oftentimes the leading player. Unfortunately, this changing role of IP and IP counsel is often overlooked, resulting in adverse consequences for both parties involved in the transaction. This paper addresses several of the most recurring and problematic IP points that oftentimes, accompany an acquisition.
Business Law Review