All our services, for every stage of your startup’s journey.
PRE-SEED: from IDEA to VALIDATION
Embryonic phase in which the idea is developed, the market is analyzed, the team is formed, an initial market validation is performed, and technological opportunities are assessed.
State-of-the-art analysis
Verification of existing technologies to understand novelty and originality.
Patentability and protectability assessment
Analysis of the protection potential of the idea/business model with appropriate IP tools.
Initial IP strategic consulting
Definition of an initial IP strategy aligned with business model, innovation, budget, and objectives.
INCORPORATION AND LEGAL STRUCTURE
Formal foundation of the company and definition of the rules between shareholders and rights over assets.
Transfer and assignment of IP rights
Drafting of formal deeds to transfer rights over patents, software, trademarks, etc., from founders or third parties to the company.
Drafting of IP clauses in shareholders’ agreements and articles of association
Inclusion of provisions on ownership, management, development, and future exit of IP assets within the corporate framework.
Initial due diligence on intangible assets
Verification of ownership and the effective existence of intangible assets, useful for establishing the startup on solid ground.
SEED: MVP DEVELOPMENT
Fundraising for development (seed or subsequent rounds).
Protection of IP assets
Filing of patent applications, registrations of trademarks, designs, and software. Identification and proper management of company KHW.
IP contracting with developers, designers, freelancers
Agreements to ensure ownership of assets created within the scope of external collaborations.
ACCESS TO FINANCING / FUNDRAISING
The startup is incorporated, a first functional version of the product or service is developed to be tested on the market. Feedback and initial external funds are collected.
IP Audit in support of the pitch: IP strategy
Concise analysis to present the IP strategy, the status, and the value of IP assets during investment rounds.
Preliminary economic valuation of IP assets
Value estimation for negotiations and capital increases.
Drafting of IP clauses in investment agreements
Protection of control over IP assets and definition of future rights on new developments.
GROWTH AND SCALE UP
The startup scales: it expands into new markets or sectors, grows rapidly, and secures advanced funding rounds.
IP internationalization strategy
Extension of protection in key markets.
IP surveillance and defense
Monitoring to detect and respond to copying or infringement attempts.
IP portfolio optimization
Strategic portfolio evaluation: selective renewals, divestments, concentration.
Licensing and co-development agreements
Agreements to monetize technology with industrial or commercial partners.
IP due diligence for M&A or IPO
Comprehensive verification to ensure documentary solidity and ownership, useful for extraordinary transactions.
Advanced economic valuations (royalty rate, licensing)
Analysis to define the economic conditions for licensing, assignment, or sale of IP assets.
IP audit on external partners
Contractual checks to ensure compliance with agreements by licensees or co-developers.
EXIT
Founders or investors exit the capital through M&A, IPO, or sale of the company.
Final due diligence and IP clean-up
Verification and documentary remediation of IP assets prior to the transaction.
Portfolio rationalization and optimization
Preparation of assets for sale: abandonments, consolidations, reorganizations.
Support in IP negotiation during the exit transaction
Legal and strategic assistance to enhance intangible assets as part of the deal.