IP Portfolio Assessment
An IP Portfolio Assessment provides a structured review of an organization's intellectual property assets, helping identify strengths, risks, protection gaps, and opportunities for improvement. By evaluating existing patents, trademarks, designs, trade secrets, and related IP assets within the context of business activities and innovation objectives, we help clients gain a clearer understanding of their current IP position and identify practical next steps for portfolio development and risk management.
1
Business & Portfolio Context Review
Every assessment begins with understanding the organization's business activities, innovation focus, and existing intellectual property portfolio. This provides the context necessary to evaluate whether current IP assets adequately support commercial and innovation objectives.
2
IP Asset Mapping
We identify and review the intellectual property assets within scope, including patents, trademarks, designs, copyrights, trade secrets, domain names, and related agreements. This process establishes a clear picture of the portfolio and its current structure.
3
Portfolio Strengths & Gap Analysis
We assess the portfolio to identify strengths, vulnerabilities, protection gaps, ownership considerations, and areas where intellectual property may be underutilized. Particular attention is given to assets that support key products, technologies, brands, and business activities.
4
Risk & Opportunity Assessment
We evaluate potential legal, commercial, and operational risks, as well as opportunities to strengthen protection, improve portfolio efficiency, and enhance the value derived from intellectual property assets.
5
Recommendations & Next Steps
Our findings are presented in a clear and practical format tailored to the client's objectives. We provide prioritized recommendations and a roadmap for addressing identified risks, closing protection gaps, and supporting the ongoing development of the intellectual property portfolio.
