ABSTRACT
In the context of intellectual property, due diligence is a term that can be used for two quite different activities. Specifically:
A review conducted to identify risks, and confirm the value, of a planned merger, acquisition or investment. A check performed to ensure the absence of third party intellectual property rights that could prevent an organization from exploiting, selling, or offering to sell, a particular product or service. This is often called a “freedom for use review”.
