IP management

Companies' intellectual property rights are being accorded ever-increasing interest, from the perspectives of both finances and market strategy. This is clear in the valuation of listed companies internationally and in the valuation and pricing of structural deals in the business community. Previously, intellectual property rights primarily had to do with the patent portfolio in research and development-intensive sectors - such as the pharmaceutical and electronics industries - but in recent time, they have also come to cover the manufacturing industry and other sectors. Strong trademarks have always meant a great deal to the valuation of a company.

As unique skills, concepts and ideas are being documented, protected, packaged and exploited commercially, intangible assets are playing a strategic and increasing role on the "assets" side of the balance sheet, and companies are becoming more and more "knowledge companies", which are valued more highly than, for example, unadulterated trade or manufacturing companies.

Corporate management teams therefore have more reason to evaluate, structure and develop these assets alongside other resources, and to integrate this into their business strategies and operative business plans. Our extensive international experience and full-range competence in the field of intellectual property rights helps you build up a holistic impression and handle structure and knowledge capital in a business-like, professional and modern manner.