IP VALUATION
Valuation analysis for determining the arm’s length value of intellectual property transferred, licensed or otherwise made available between related parties
Our IP valuation assistance involves:
- Understanding the nature of the intangible property (technology/brand) and the related-party transaction
- Identifying the legal ownership and economic ownership of the intangible
- Analysing the Development, Enhancement, Maintenance, Protection and Exploitation, or DEMPE, functions performed by the associated enterprises
- Assessing the historical financial performance, projected cash flows, useful life and commercial potential of the intangible
- Selecting the most appropriate valuation methodology based on the nature of the intangible and availability of reliable information
- Valuation of intangibles transferred as part of a business restructuring
- Undertaking sensitivity analysis for key financial and commercial assumptions
- Arriving at an appropriate arm’s length value for the intangible property
- Preparation of a detailed valuation report