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Skype – IP Strategy and Managementadmin2020-04-15T03:38:06+00:00

Issue

High growth, challenging revenue model
Senior management turnover
Software company operating on the fringes of highly regulated telephony
industry
High market expectations
Complicated investor picture
Challenging IPO environment
Preparation for IPO or sale

Solution

Provided creative advice to support revenue opportunities
Developed strategies for new market entry
Developed IP Strategy and Management
Prepared company for strategic transaction

Result –
Effective IP Strategy leading to sale to Microsoft
Effectively operated outside most onerous telephone regulations providing competitive advantage
Avoided major IP infringements
Company sold to Microsoft for $8.5B