Licensing is one of the most powerful but also most complex levers in intellectual property management. My focus is on helping organizations design and implement licensing models that are not only legally sound but also strategically aligned with corporate finance and business objectives. This includes structuring internal and external licensing frameworks, setting arm’s length royalty rates, ensuring compliance with OECD transfer pricing standards, and navigating tax and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions. By bridging IP, finance, and strategy, I enable companies to reduce risks, unlock hidden revenue potential, and create sustainable value from their intangible assets.
Andreas Jacob
Lawyer specialised in IP and advisior for IP Strategy
I help organizations design licensing strategies that transform IP portfolios into sustainable revenue and growth opportunities.
Munich, Germany
My Focus
My Expertise
IP as Business Accelerator (German)
Intellectual Property (IP) can be much more than a protective shield for innovation – it can serve as a strategic business driver. When IP is used deliberately, it can underpin business transactions such as partnerships, technology transfers or market entries with legally sound and economically valuable rights. This enables licensing models that are not only legally robust but also financially measurable: they create traceable value contributions, can be mapped in controlling systems, and have a positive impact on EBIT and company valuation. IP thus transforms from a cost factor into a value creation tool.
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IP Licensing in Strategic Investments
Licensing strategies can serve different purposes in the context of IP-driven investments. They range from securing Freedom to Operate – ensuring access to critical IP resources – to monetizing proprietary IP assets. For investors in technology-focused start-ups, these aspects should be clarified during due diligence and strategically developed after the deal. This often represents a relatively simple yet effective way to safeguard the value of an investment or unlock hidden potential. When properly aligned, IP licensing can turn intangible assets into measurable business value and accelerate growth.
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IP for Start-Ups (German)
There are many important decisions to be made during the start-up phase of a new business. One of these concerns the protection of your intellectual property (IP). You may be wondering when is the best time to protect your idea. There is no blanket answer to this question, as the ideal time to register intellectual property rights, such as trademarks, patents or designs, depends on various factors. These include your budget, your investments, your schedule and the value of your business idea.
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Offered Services
We help organizations protect and structure intellectual property with business, legal, and technology expertise. Our focus is on creating future-ready IP strategies that address Industry 4.0 and digital transformation.
Visit WebsiteLicensing & IP Contracts
We support clients in drafting and negotiating a broad range of contracts, from licensing, R&D, and collaboration agreements to NDAs and purchase or assignment contracts. Our expertise also covers the integration of IP clauses into all types of commercial agreements.
Trademarks, Designs & Domains
We are your first point of contact for all matters related to trademark and trade name law. Our expertise ranges from trademark searches and registration procedures to opposition and cancellation proceedings.
Product Piracy
The best protection against product piracy is a tailored product protection strategy. We combine technical measures such as holograms or watermarks with legal enforcement tools, customized to your specific needs.
IP Transactions & Due Diligence
In the context of IP transactions, we assess the number, type, and quality of IP assets. We analyze the scope of protection, verify whether core technologies are adequately safeguarded, and identify potential risks such as pending litigation.
