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Intellectual Property Issues in Mergers and Acquisitions

February 2017
Intellectual PropertyIndustry

Abstract

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), whatever the form (patents, trademarks, copyrights, software designs, know-how, trade secrets, domain names etc.), are key assets of a company which substantiate its unique expertise, commercial leadership or notoriety on the market. In the context of a business sale/purchase transaction, the IPR is usually accounted for in the enterprise value and sometimes, can represent the core of the enterprise value and main rationale for a business acquisition, especially when exclusive rights to innovative or single source technologies are at stake.

Author

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Camelia Gardot
Compliance Partner- Head of Connected Intelligence, Airbus, France

Camelia Gardot is Senior Compliance Partner at Airbus Defense and Space, heading the Connected Intelligence Programme Line Compliance. She has two decades of experience in advising international companies for large projects, strategic partnerships, M&A and Ethic and Compliance matters. She has two decades of experience in advising international companies for large projects, strategic partnerships, M&A and Ethic and Compliance matters. Camelia is a qualified attorney, holding a Bar Practice Diploma in International Mergers and Acquisitions and a diploma in Leadership, Ethics and Corporate Accountability from Harvard Business School.

Company

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Airbus

Airbus is a global pioneer in the aerospace industry, operating in the commercial aircraft, helicopters, defence and space sectors. Airbus is a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a worldwide scale. With over 130,000 employees and as the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader, Airbus is at the forefront of the aviation industry.

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