In mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property assets can be especially difficult to accurately value, most notably in rapidly evolving high-tech industries. Understanding the factors that create value in intellectual property assets, and the part such assets play in both domestic and international mergers, is vitally important to anyone involved in the merger and acquisition process. This book provides an overview of the intellectual property landscape in mergers and acquisitions and thoroughly covers important topics from financial and accounting concerns to due diligence and transfer issues.

Bringing together some of the leading economists, valuation experts, lawyers, and accountants in the area of intellectual property, this helpful guide acts as an advisor to business professionals and their counsel who need answers for intellectual property questions. The valuation methods presented here are simple and don’t require a background in finance. Whether you’re a manager or executive, an accountant or an appraiser, Intellectual Property Assets in Mergers and Acquisitions offers all the expert help you need to better understand the issues and the risks in intellectual property assets in mergers and acquisitions.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface
Acknowledgments
Ch. 1 Mergers and Acquisitions: An Overview
Ch. 2 The Role of Intellectual Property and Intangible Assets in Mergers and Acquisitions
Ch. 3 Intangible Assets and Intellectual Property Accompanying Mergers and Acquisitions
Ch. 4 Valuation of Intellectual Property Assets in Mergers and Acquisitions
Ch. 5 Accounting for Intellectual Property During Mergers and Acquisitions
Ch. 6 Intellectual Property Aspects of Acquisitions
Ch. 7 U.S. Antitrust and Intellectual Property in Mergers and Acquisitions
Ch. 8 Intellectual Property and Technology Due Diligence in Business Transactions
Ch. 9 Intellectual Property, Due Diligence, and Security Interest Issues in Mergers and Acquisitions
Ch. 10 Patent Opinions
Ch. 11 International Mergers and Acquisitions: The Canadian Perspective
Ch. 12 International Mergers and Acquisitions: The European Perspective
Ch. 13 Intellectual Property Transfers - Holding Companies
Ch. 14 Offshore Corporations
Ch. 15 Acquisition and Licensing of Famous Name Trademarks and Rights of Publicity in the United States
Ch. 16 Transfer of Intellectual Property Upon Merger or Acquisition
Index