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ARTICLE · 02 JUNE 2026

IP Due Diligence In Canadian Business Transactions: Key Considerations

In today’s competitive marketplace, intellectual property (IP) and the IP rights that protect them are often among the most valuable assets a company possesses.

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In today’s competitive marketplace, intellectual property (IP) and the IP rights that protect them are often among the most valuable assets a company possesses. Whether you are buying or selling a business (through a share purchase, asset acquisition or other transaction), a thorough understanding of the target’s IP portfolio is essential.

Due diligence is the investigation and analysis that a party undertakes before completing a transaction. It involves reviewing legal, financial, operational and other relevant information to assess the risks and opportunities associated with the deal. In the IP context, due diligence focuses on evaluating the target’s IP assets to confirm proper ownership, use and protection, and to identify any issues that could diminish the value of those assets. The scope and focus of IP due diligence will vary depending on the relevant IP and how the transaction is structured. This article highlights certain key considerations but is not intended to be a

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