IP Audits: Understanding what you have, what's missing, and what needs attention.

Companies accumulate IP over time, but they don't always know what they actually own or whether it still serves their business. Hope IP conducts IP audits that inventory your patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and agreements, then assess whether your IP position aligns with your current strategy and competitive reality.

The audit identifies gaps and risks. Hope IP looks for technology that's being commercialized without protection, patents that no longer matter and could be abandoned to save maintenance fees, agreements with unclear ownership or problematic terms, and opportunities to strengthen protection around core products or differentiators. The firm also evaluates whether your IP supports key business objectives like fundraising, partnerships, market entry, or acquisition readiness.

The output is actionable. You'll get a clear picture of your IP assets, an assessment of strengths and vulnerabilities, and prioritized recommendations for what to protect, what to fix, and what to let go. Hope IP works with companies at different stages: startups preparing for Series A, established businesses entering new markets, and companies conducting pre-acquisition cleanup. The scope adjusts to your situation, but the goal stays the same: making sure your IP actually works for your business.