Intellectual Property Assets in Mergers and AcquisitionsLanning G. Bryer, Melvin Simensky An up-to-date and in-depth examination of intellectual property issues in mergers and acquisitions In mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property assets can be especially difficult to accurately value, most notably in rapidly evolving high-tech industries. Understanding the factors that create value in intellectual property assets, and the part such assets play in both domestic and international mergers, is vitally important to anyone involved in the merger and acquisition process. This book provides an overview of the intellectual property landscape in mergers and acquisitions and thoroughly covers important topics from financial and accounting concerns to due diligence and transfer issues. Bringing together some of the leading economists, valuation experts, lawyers, and accountants in the area of intellectual property, this helpful guide acts as an advisor to business professionals and their counsel who need answers for intellectual property questions. The valuation methods presented here are simple and don't require a background in finance. Whether you're a manager or executive, an accountant or an appraiser, Intellectual Property Assets in Mergers and Acquisitions offers all the expert help you need to better understand the issues and the risks in intellectual property assets in mergers and acquisitions. |
Contents
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CHAPTER 3 INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ACCOMPANYING MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS | 3-1 |
CHAPTER 4 VALUATION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ASSETS IN MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS | 4-1 |
CHAPTER 5 ACCOUNTING FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DURING MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS | 5-1 |
CHAPTER 6 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ASPECTS OF ACQUISITIONS | 6-1 |
CHAPTER 7 US ANTITRUST AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS | 7-1 |
CHAPTER 8 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND TECHNOLOGY DUE DILIGENCE IN BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS | 8-1 |
CHAPTER 9 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DUE DILIGENCE AND SECURITY INTEREST ISSUES IN MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS | 9-1 |
CHAPTER 11 INTERNATIONAL MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS THE CANADIAN PERSPECTIVE | 11-1 |
CHAPTER 12 INTERNATIONAL MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS THE EUROPEAN PERSPECTIVE | 12-1 |
CHAPTER 13 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TRANSFERSHOLDING COMPANIES | 13-1 |
CHAPTER 14 OFFSHORE CORPORATIONS | 14-1 |
CHAPTER 15 ACQUISITION AND LICENSING OF FAMOUS NAME TRADEMARKS AND RIGHTS OF PUBLICITY IN THE UNITED STATES | 15-1 |
CHAPTER 16 TRANSFER OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY UPON MERGER OR ACQUISITION | 16-1 |
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CHAPTER 10 PATENT OPINIONS | 10-1 |
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