The IP Chain-of-Title Trap That Cost a Buyer 40 Million

The Acquisition Talk with Fexingo: Mergers, Buyouts, and Business Sales for Operators · Jul 30, 2026 · 5m · transcript

In this episode of The Acquisition Talk, Lucas and Luna examine a costly M&A mistake: failing to verify intellectual property ownership before closing. They walk through a real-world case where a buyer lost $40 million because a critical patent wasn't properly assigned from an inventor to the target company. Discover why IP due diligence goes beyond checking patent filings, how 'chain of title' gaps arise, and what operators can do to avoid this expensive trap. Perfect for business owners, acquisition entrepreneurs, and M&A professionals.

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