IP in Mergers & Acquisitions - Common Mistakes & How to Safeguard Against the Risks

Introduction

In today's world, the value of most companies primarily resides in their intangible assets, of which intellectual property (‘IP’) is a key component. IP has been at the forefront of recent headline M&A deals, in particular those relating to AI, software and technological solutions. These deals are often valued in the billions of dollars.

If the parties to an M&A transaction do not have a good understanding of IP concepts, there are many pitfalls for the unwary, including:

• Overvaluation or undervaluation of the target
• Infringement of third-party IP
• Non-compliance with IP licences
• Difficulty in protecting core assets and expanding the business post-transaction

This short webinar will unpack key IP considerations in the context of M&A transactions, common mistakes, and how to safeguard against the risks.

Selected topics including open-source licences and acquiring AI companies will also be covered at a high-level.

The webinar is suitable for corporate M&A and intellectual property practitioners, as well as practitioners who are involved in and/or interested in commercial transactions.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Conducting IP due diligence - why and how we do it
• IP-related risks when purchasing a business
• Common mistakes made by transaction parties
• Contractual safeguards
• Post-completion best practices

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Monday 10th August 2026

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