Information Technology and Intellectual Property Documents Checklist

Summary

The following due diligence table outlines the information to be requested from a potential acquisition target in relation to intellectual property used by the target business and the target’s information technology (IT) systems. This information will enable a purchaser to assess adequacy of ownership or right to use key intellectual property required for the business, and adequacy of IT security systems. This list should be adapted to the circumstances of the acquisition (e.g., structure of the transaction, industry, jurisdictions, specific business).