How A Chief Intellectual Property Officer Can Strengthen Your M&A Activity

By Marius Meland (October 27, 2005, 12:00 AM EDT) -- The role, responsibility and results (3Rs) of the Chief Intellectual Property Officer (CIPO) in connection with the formulation and execution of a company's merger and acquisition (M&A) strategy has only recently begun to receive attention.  This results in part from recognition of the value producing opportunities that can be created by optimal treatment of the intellectual property (IP) aspects of these transactions.  M&A activity is high as many business sectors consolidate or use start-ups as the risk engines for innovation and growth, especially in high technology.  For knowledge-based companies, IP plays an important if not critical role in a successful M&A transaction.  Enterprises are increasingly appreciating that the proper treatment of IP in the M&A arena can produce superior results.  The CIPO or its equivalent in the enterprise more and more is being tasked with the responsibility of managing the IP component of M&A transactions in ways not envisioned even a couple of years ago. ...

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