Intellectual Property
Strategy, registration, and protection of the intangible assets that define your company's value. IP that resides where investors expect to find it.
What we cover
- Strategy, registration, and protection of trademarks and patents
- Copyright over software, code, and digital works
- IP assignment agreements from founders and external developers to the company
- Software Licensing and Open Source agreements
- Legal audit of intangible assets for Due Diligence
- Migration and protection of IP in international structures
- Global intellectual property portfolio strategy
Assets we protect
Registration and defense of your brand identity and technological innovation assets.
Copyright protection over source code and digital works created by your team.
Agreements ensuring all IP created by founders and contractors is properly assigned to the company.
Our approach to intangible assets
We ensure that intellectual property always resides where investors expect to find it.
Audited and documented IP that won't block any investment, M&A, or fundraising process.
Coordinated protection across multiple jurisdictions for companies scaling to new markets.
Success Cases
Frequently asked questions
What intangible assets does Kaplan Abogados protect?
Kaplan Abogados protects trademarks, patents, copyrights over software and code, digital works, trade secrets, and any intangible asset that generates competitive value for the company. We also advise on local and international IP portfolio strategies.
Why is it important that IP "resides where investors expect to find it"?
This IP-first approach ensures that intellectual property rights are properly structured and assigned to the appropriate legal entity — a standard requirement for investors and venture capital funds. Correct IP ownership facilitates fundraising rounds and prevents friction during due diligence.
What is an IP assignment agreement and why is it necessary?
An IP assignment agreement is a contract through which founders, employees, or contractors formally transfer to the company all rights over creations and developments made in connection with their relationship with the company. Without this agreement, IP ownership may remain with the individuals, creating legal risks and blocks during investor processes.
Does Kaplan Abogados conduct IP audits for due diligence?
Yes. We conduct legal audits of intangible assets that identify ownership gaps, prior contractual obligations, and potential risks before closing investment rounds, M&A deals, or any process where IP is critical to company valuation.
Can you protect our IP in other countries?
Yes. We advise on international IP protection strategies, including trademark and patent registrations in multiple jurisdictions, migration of intangible assets in cross-border structures, and coordination with local counsel in target countries.
Protect the IP that drives your company's value
We'll review your intellectual property structure and get it investor-ready.