Helping you to understand and manage the IP you already have, identifying gaps, risks, and opportunities, and advising you on next steps.

IP Audit services typically include:

  • Comprehensive reviews of existing IP assets, registered and unregistered
  • Identifying gaps, risks, and opportunities
  • Aligning IP holdings with business objectives
  • Preparing for due diligence, mergers, or acquisitions
  • Professional advice and improvements on all IP clauses in external and internal contracts
  • Trade secret policies to support the business
  • Tailored road map for recommended actions for completion immediately, then at 3 month, 6 month and annual.

In doing an IP Audit, Barker Brettell will help you to lay the foundations for growth, identifying both how best to leverage what you already have to achieve your goals, and how to fill the gaps.

Additional information on IP Audits can be found here: https://www.barkerbrettell.co.uk/our-services/ip-audit/

For small companies, start-ups, and individuals, Barker Brettell can also assist you with accessing funding available to support IP Audits.

How we work

A clear, structured approach from early ideas to long-term protection.

Spot and define what’s worth protecting.

Secure protection with clarity and intent.

Maintain strength as your business grows.

Case Studies

Worth its salt: IP portfolio secures Brineworks investment
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Worth its salt: IP portfolio secures Brineworks investment

IP support for every stage of growth for cosmetic clients
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IP support for every stage of growth for cosmetic clients

Powering aerospace innovation through IP
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Powering aerospace innovation through IP

In-house legal team turns to Barker Brettell for secondment support
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In-house legal team turns to Barker Brettell for secondment support

Our Industry Sectors

Supporting innovation across a range of technologies.

Our IP Audit specialists