An IP audit checks and assesses your business’ IP assets such as patents and trademarks, as well as your broader IP strategy needs. With this you can better understand your IP position, assess any potential risks, and notice and act on areas for improvement such as protection and growth. Whether you run a start-up or an established business, an IP audit helps you optimise your approach to your IP assets and management approach.

Simply put, any and every business needs an IP audit! This is especially true if you don’t yet have a detailed understanding of how IP relates to your business goals and how an IP audit can help.

Companies in all industries and of all sizes can benefit from an IP audit. Start-ups and established businesses alike have assets that deserve protection! Small businesses, quickly-growing companies, and those in competitive markets or involved in international business are just some examples that show how IP audits are for everyone. With that being said, businesses involved in technology and innovation may get even greater benefits from an IP audit as this aims to safeguard the cutting-edge ideas and products they may have in the pipeline.

What’s included in an IP audit will depend on the package you choose. Our bronze package includes an analysis with a personalised questionnaire, GAP analysis, and a verbal delivery of results with a list of actionable steps, while our silver package includes these plus a written report, a tailored IP plan, and a walk-through meeting for your audit findings. Our gold package includes all of these features in addition to an initial IP register, initial IP risk register, and the delivery of a competitor analysis report.

Absolutely! Our IP audit packages serve as a starting point, but we can tailor our services to address your unique requirements. You can discuss your specific needs during the initial consultation and we’ll work with you to create a customised IP audit plan.

If you want to stand out among the crowd, an IP competitor analysis is for you. This helps you understand your competitors so you can find out where you stand in relation to them when it comes to IP. With this, you can strengthen your IP position with actionable strategies so you can gain an advantage.

Our work isn’t done when your IP audit is! We focus on strategy and management so that we can continue to help you going forward, ensuring that we give you the specific advice you need to keep your IP optimised.

We understand that an IP strategy should be part of an overall business strategy, not something that stands alone. In addition to a comprehensive assessment, competitor analysis, and ongoing support, you’ll be working with an IP expert who genuinely cares about your business’ success and will do everything possible to help you achieve your goals.