IP Due Diligence and Transactional Support

We help clients assess, secure, and structure intellectual property assets in high-stakes deals, partnerships, and corporate transactions.

Practice Overview

Intellectual property often represents a critical component of commercial transactions, whether in M&A, joint ventures, licensing, or investment deals. At Kayrouz & Associates, we conduct thorough IP due diligence to help clients understand the value, risks, and legal standing of IP assets before completing a deal.

We assess ownership, scope of protection, registration status, infringement risks, and enforceability across jurisdictions. Our lawyers work closely with corporate counsel, deal teams, and technical experts to ensure IP assets are properly transferred, licensed, or secured within contractual frameworks.

Beyond risk identification, we also provide solutions. This includes drafting representations and warranties, tailoring indemnities, negotiating license clauses, and aligning transaction structures with IP-related regulatory requirements.

We support a wide range of industries, from tech and media to manufacturing, healthcare, and retail.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Auditing IP portfolios for ownership, registration, and legal status
  • Reviewing IP-related clauses in SPAs, JV agreements, and investment terms
  • Structuring licensing and royalty agreements in compliance with local law
  • Advising on IP risk mitigation, indemnity provisions, and escrow
  • Coordinating IP asset transfers and recordation with relevant authorities
  • Supporting post-closing IP integration and registration updates
  • Meet Our Team

    Our team is equipped to handle complex legal matters with precision and care. Learn more about our lawyers below.
    Pierre Kayrouz

    Pierre Kayrouz

    Chief Legal Officer
    Maria Valeyeva

    Maria Valeyeva

    Chief Compliance Officer
    Georges Touma

    Georges Touma

    Head Litigator
    Carlos Rahme

    Carlos Rahme

    Senior Legal Consultant
    Souhad Al Ghorayeb

    Souhad Al Ghorayeb

    Senior Legal Consultant
    Sandy Y. Geagea

    Sandy Geagea

    Legal Consultant
    Rita Semaan

    Rita Semaan

    Legal Consultant
    Jenifer Abu Nasr

    Jenifer Abu Nasr

    Paralegal
    Muhammed Ali Charif

    Muhammed Ali Charif

    Junior Legal Counsel
    Saeed Gaber

    Saeed Gaber

    Legal Research Analyst

    Priya Bavanasi

    Senior Corporate Lawyer
    Lathamani Chandrashekar

    Lathamani Chandrashekar

    Senior Corporate Counsel
    Professor Mark Engelman

    Mark Engelman

    Intellectual Property Barrister
    Nashita Nazneen

    Nashita Nazneen

    Junior Corporate Counsel
    Patricia Abi Mansour

    Patricia Abi Mansour

    Business Development Manager

    Marium Razzaq

    Solicitor

    Parvathy Pavithran

    HR and Document Controller

    Göksu Öznergiz

    Associate

    Chantal Elia Khawam

    Front Desk Specialist
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