How should a startup prepare for IP due diligence?
Reviewed by
Dominic Davies, patent attorney (20+ years)
· Last reviewed
September 17, 2026
Build the data room before the term sheet: a schedule of every patent and application with status and deadlines, recorded assignments for every inventor, employment and contractor agreements with IP clauses, any licences or university agreements, and a one-page map from each asset to a product or roadmap item.
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