Patent Acquisition Due Diligence
As more patents come on to the market, many buyers are investing in due diligence prior to making their investment decision. In many instances, this process includes a technical patent evaluation. By combining our patent experience with broad knowledge of devices in the market, Chipworks can provide a quick patent evaluation that helps assess the relative strength of the patent, and its claim coverage against your competitor’s products. Depending on the amount of investment being considered and your time frame, Chipworks can support your patent acquisition due diligence requirements with services that range from high level patent reviews to infringement analysis and claim charts.
Clients tell us that the technical patent evaluation they received from us was “pennies on the dollar” compared to the full cost of the due diligence process. We’ve had clients walk away from deals based on our findings, grateful they did not buy patents of dubious value. Other clients have proceeded with their purchase, confident they are buying solid assets.
Related Services:
Prior Use/Prior Art: Invalidate patents by searching our extensive research library and device inventory
- Technical Capabilities: Systems, circuit and process reverse engineering analysis to support patent infringement claims
For more information, please contact insidepatents@chipworks.com
Related Articles and Presentations
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Patent Works (May 2008) - Overview: Mike Thumm of Chipworks looks at how reverse engineering is used by technology companies to understand the real value of their patents, and those of acquisition targets.
Managing Patent Transactions: What Makes Good Patent Due Diligence? - Qualcomm, Boeing and Orrick join Chipworks at Ocean Tomo Spring Conference to speak on patent due diligence.