Patent asset due diligence utilization Map
Using Stradvision, a specialized companies in AI for self-driving cars, as an example, we provide patent asset due diligence contents using PatentPia GoldenCompass. If you click on the **chain (link) marks that are combined with each item in the above utilization map, the example page will open in a new window.
Use patent data during due diligence for patent assets
In M&A/investments in technology companies, due diligence on the patent portfolio, a key companies' asset, is paramount. Due diligence should extend beyond verifying the existence and status of the patent portfolio to the portfolio's i) competitiveness, ii) utility, and iii) risk.
Landscape
Patent data helps to create a landscape for asset due diligence, prior to detailed patent asset due diligence, and to formulate an asset due diligence strategy.
Comparison with companies
A good patent asset due diligence should include an analysis of the technology competitiveness of the M&A/investment target company in comparison with competing companies or companies in the core technology field, such as: i) core companies, ii) leading companies, iii) specialized companies, iv) rapidly growing companies, and v) new entrants. Through such comparison analysis, it is possible to proactively identify the appropriate value/price of the M&A/invested companies, which can be very helpful in negotiations and decision-making (whether or not, terms/amount, etc.) during M&A/investments./