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These are intangible assets like patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets that a business owns. For a buyer, IP can be a significant source of value and competitive advantage.
During due diligence, identify and value the business's intellectual property. Ensure all IP is properly registered and transferred to you as part of the asset purchase. Lenders will consider strong, defensible IP as a positive factor in their collateral analysis, even if it's an intangible asset.
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