Counseling for Strategic Intellectual Property Asset Management

Strategic Intellectual Property (IP) Management refers to proactively examining the relationship between IP and business with the goal of maximizing value.

We use a multi-step, structured process to assess and analyze a client’s IP portfolio to produce a truer picture of their technology as an asset—as well as to identify ways to grow and strengthen it.

Our IP management process includes the use of decision support tools such as IP landscape analysis, portfolio evaluation, cost estimating and budget forecasting. It further includes advanced patent searching and collection with evaluations and comments, to keep abreast of the latest technological developments. Our techniques are also applicable to due diligence for acquisitions based on the business strategy for a particular acquisition. In addition, they assist with invalidity and freedom-to-operate searches and opinions.

Miles & Stockbridge’s lawyers collaborate efficiently with the most sophisticated technology companies—but we also have the experience and knowledge to help small and medium-sized entity clients who are just beginning to establish IP management and operations. Our IP practice is unique in its ability to provide turnkey resources, including training material, operating procedure templates and decision support applications, to help clients progress quickly in the art of IP management.