As you prepare to go public, consider the following to protect your intellectual property:
- Conduct a comprehensive intellectual property (“IP”) audit.
- Validate registration and ensure that all maintenance and renewal fees have been properly paid. Ensure all registrations are accurately owned under the company’s name.
- Confirm chain of title for IP with employees and contractors.
- Implement internal IP policies, including for the protection of Trade Secrets and the use of Open-Source Software
- Assess third-party IP risks to the company.
- Review cybersecurity and data privacy risks and internal policies.