Intellectual Property Valuation

We focus in particular on trademarks, patents, licences, technologies and know-how. In the broader context of business value we also assess goodwill and other intangible assets.

In a valuation we take into account how the asset is used, its economic life, the expected benefits and the risks. We explain which assumptions have the greatest impact on the resulting value.

We assess the significance of intellectual property for the business and for the planned transaction. We analyse its economic contribution, the dependence of the business on specific assets and the risks that may affect their value.

You receive an overview of the material economic questions that need to be taken into account in a company valuation, an investment decision or negotiations on the terms of a transaction.

We prepare expert and economic materials in disputes relating to intellectual property, including disputes over trademarks or unfair competition. Depending on the assignment we assess the amount of damage, lost profit or the reduction in brand value.

The output explains the method of calculation, the data used and the assumptions behind the conclusions. The economic assessment provides a basis for the further steps of the client and their legal advisors.

We help assess the options for the economic use of intellectual property. We compare licensing models, analyse the appropriateness of licence rates and evaluate their impact on expected income and on the value of the asset.

We prepare economic materials for licence negotiations and provide support with transfer pricing documentation in cooperation with tax advisors.

We help identify the intangible assets that matter for the value of a business and assess how they are managed and used. We evaluate how their arrangement affects the business and where economic risks arise.

You receive a basis for decisions on the further use and development of a brand, technologies or know-how and on their role in corporate strategy.