Investors
IP and technology counsel for investors
When an investment depends on a company’s technology, the IP questions go to the heart of the deal. Does the company own its core technology? Are its key licenses transferable? Does its use of open source, data, or AI create hidden risk? The answers affect valuation, deal terms, and the value you can realize at exit.
Apex Legal works alongside your deal counsel as dedicated IP and technology counsel. We identify the issues that matter, explain them in business terms, and help you address them in the deal documents before closing.
What we handle
IP and technology due diligence.
Review of IP ownership, inbound and outbound licenses, open source usage, data rights, and material technology contracts, with findings organized by risk and deal impact.
Deal document support.
IP representations, warranties, covenants, and closing conditions in investment and acquisition agreements.
Add-on acquisitions.
Diligence and IP integration for platform companies pursuing add-on acquisitions.
Portfolio company support.
Licensing, commercial contracting, and IP cleanup for portfolio companies.
Exit readiness.
IP audits that prepare portfolio companies for a sale and help avoid surprises in buyer diligence.
Royalty and licensing transactions.
Review and negotiation of the license agreements underlying royalty monetization and life sciences investments.
Our approach
Deal timelines are tight, so we deliver diligence findings that are clear, prioritized, and ready for your investment committee. Our focused practice lets us work efficiently alongside your lead counsel, so you get dedicated IP and technology depth without duplicating effort.
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Evaluating an investment or preparing for an exit?
Contact us to discuss your transaction.