Managing Intellectual Property Risk During M&A – The Process

While Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) create tremendous opportunities, they also present challenges around Intellectual Property (IP) integrity. Data shows that only 37% of corporations have policies in place for open source management, meaning open source software due diligence is imperative to uncovering risks early. 

Every M&A transaction is different, but attaining quick, accurate insights on findings that could impact a go/no-go decision, understanding the reliance on open source software, and assessing IP valuation requires a streamlined audit process. 

Download this guide to learn:

• A 6-step open source audit methodology for each phase of the due diligence process.
• The benefits of an open source software audit for M&A’s.
• 2 examples of this audit process in real-life M&A events.

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