Intellectual property is no longer viewed solely as a legal right; it is increasingly treated as a measurable business asset that influences investment decisions, transactions, regulatory compliance, and strategic growth.

IP valuation and IP audit are therefore not abstract exercises; they are structured assessments that enable organisations to understand what they own, how it is protected, how it is used, and what it is worth in a given commercial context.

At IIPRD, IP valuation and audit engagements are approached as analytical and evidence-driven processes, tailored to the specific purpose for which the assessment is undertaken, whether financial reporting, transactions, licensing, restructuring, risk evaluation, or strategic planning.

Businesses often hold substantial value in patents, trademarks, designs, copyrights, know-how, and data, yet lack a clear, defensible understanding of their scope, strength, ownership, or commercial relevance.

IP valuation and audit help address this gap by enabling organisations to:

• Identify and document IP assets across products, technologies, and brands
• Assess ownership, chain of title, and enforceability
• Understand commercial relevance, market positioning, and risk exposure
• Support decision-making in transactions, licensing, funding, and compliance contexts

While closely related, IP valuation and IP audit serve distinct but complementary functions.

An IP audit is a structured review of an organisation’s intellectual property portfolio and related practices. It focuses on what exists, how it is owned, how it is used, and where risks or gaps may lie.

Typical audit engagements involve examination of:

• Registered and unregistered IP assets
• Ownership and assignment records
• Use, maintenance, and compliance practices
• Alignment between IP, products, and business activities

The audit process forms the foundation upon which valuation, licensing, enforcement, or restructuring decisions can be responsibly made.

IP valuation focuses on estimating the economic value of identified IP assets in a defined context and for a defined purpose. Valuation is not a one-size-fits-all exercise; the methodology, assumptions, and outputs depend on why the valuation is being undertaken.

Valuation engagements may be relevant for:

• Licensing and technology transfer
• Mergers, acquisitions, or joint ventures
• Fundraising and investor evaluation
• Financial reporting or internal assessment
• Strategic planning and portfolio optimisation

At IIPRD, valuation is approached with close attention to legal scope, market context, and commercial assumptions, ensuring outputs that are defensible and decision-relevant.

IIPRD’s IP valuation and audit work is grounded in technical understanding, legal analysis, and commercial context. Our teams work closely with inventors, business leadership, finance teams, and external advisors to ensure that assessments are not merely theoretical, but usable.

Our role typically includes:

• Structuring the scope and objective of the audit or valuation
• Analysing IP from both legal and commercial perspectives
• Coordinating inputs required for valuation methodologies
• Presenting findings in a manner suitable for decision-making, transactions, or further advisory work

Where required, we work alongside valuation professionals, accountants, or transaction counsel to ensure alignment with broader commercial objectives.

Clients typically seek IP valuation or audit support at inflection points, including:

• Before licensing or commercialisation initiatives
• During mergers, acquisitions, or corporate restructuring
• Ahead of fundraising or investor due diligence
• When rationalising or restructuring IP portfolios
• To assess risk exposure or compliance posture

Each engagement is purpose-driven, with scope and depth calibrated accordingly.

For advisory support on IP valuation or IP audit, whether as a standalone exercise or as part of a broader transaction or strategy, you may contact us at [email protected] to discuss your specific requirements.