Intellectual property assets

Panos Desyllas

Chapter 90 in Elgar Encyclopedia of Mergers and Acquisitions, 2026, pp 232-233 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter explores the role of intellectual property (IP) in M&A, emphasizing IP-rich firms as targets for acquiring valuable resources and capabilities. Challenges such as information asymmetry, target evaluation and integration of intangible assets are discussed. The chapter underscores the importance of thorough due diligence, pre-acquisition relationships and tailored integration strategies to effectively capture and utilize IP-related value in knowledge-intensive industries.

Keywords: Intellectual property; Organic growth; Acquisitive growth; Innovation embeddedness; Time compression diseconomies; Causal ambiguity (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781800880856
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