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Portfolio and Ownership Review
We reviewed invention records, contractor agreements, source-code ownership, product naming, and prior disclosures to identify where protection was strong and where the company needed corrective documentation.
Intellectual Property
International Patent Portfolio Protection
A global IP strategy created for a growing technology company before launch.
Case Details
Practice Area
Intellectual Property
Client Type
Emerging Technology Company
Duration
6 Months
Lead Attorney
Emily Watson
Case Overview
Background & Challenge
The Situation
A venture-backed technology company was preparing to enter three new markets with a product built around proprietary automation tools. The leadership team needed to protect its technical advantage while still allowing room for partnerships, enterprise licensing, and investor diligence.
The risk was not a single dispute. It was fragmentation: inconsistent ownership records, contractor-created code, pending trademark questions, and unclear licensing terms with early commercial partners.
Dorbar was asked to organize the portfolio, identify ownership gaps, and prepare the company for expansion without slowing the product launch.
Our Methodology
The Strategic Approach
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Filing and Commercial Strategy
Our team prioritized the assets most tied to enterprise value, coordinated patent and trademark filings, and drafted licensing language that protected the company while supporting future partnerships.
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Investor-Ready Documentation
We organized board-ready summaries, assignment records, and risk notes so leadership could answer diligence questions clearly and keep the launch timeline intact.
Results
Measurable Outcomes
12
Core assets reviewed and prioritized
6 mo.
Launch-ready protection timeline
0
Ownership disputes after review
The team gave us a clear IP roadmap before our launch. They understood both the legal risk and the commercial pressure we were under.
Chief Product Officer
Technology Company (Confidential)
Key Insights
Key Takeaways
Protection Matched Business Timing
The strategy prioritized filings and contracts that mattered most before launch, fundraising, and partner review.
Ownership Records Were Cleaned Up
Assignments and contractor documentation were corrected before diligence raised avoidable questions.
Licensing Terms Supported Growth
Commercial agreements were structured to preserve rights while allowing controlled partner access.
Leadership Gained a Clear IP Narrative
The board and investors received concise summaries of protection status, remaining risks, and next steps.
The Team
Led By Our Intellectual Property Team
Emily Watson
Associate Partner
Advises technology companies on IP protection, licensing, brand strategy, and commercial agreements.
Richard Dorbar
Managing Partner
Advises founders and executives on transactions, governance, and sensitive business negotiations.
David Chen
Senior Partner
Leads commercial dispute strategy with disciplined preparation and clear risk analysis.
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