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Strengthening your intellectual property (IP) position ahead of investment

For many drug discovery startups, intellectual property (IP) is one of the company’s most important assets. Patents, know-how, data, and other forms of IP can support fundraising activities, attract strategic partners, and underpin future commercial growth. As companies progress towards investment, their IP position comes under increased scrutiny. Investors and their advisers may examine not only the IP assets held by the company, but also the extent to which those IP assets support the business’s products, technology and long-term objectives.