As part of a corporate restructuring, a global manufacturer of photographic media sought to value certain IP assets. CRA was engaged to assess the value of intellectual property developed by a business unit being considered for spin-out or wind-down. CRA conducted due diligence to identify and value all relevant intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and know-how. Multiple approaches, including market and income approaches, were used to determine an estimated value range for disposal of the assets under both orderly sale and liquidation scenarios.
Calculating damages in employee raiding or lift-out disputes
These are the key points addressed in the article: Damages in employee raiding cases may extend beyond lost profits. Courts often consider multiple categories...