Abstract: A system and method which objectively assesses the risks encountered by, and provides greater assurance among, purchasers, investors, insurers and financers of intangible property is disclosed. Such intangible assets may include patents, trademarks, copyrights and other forms of intangible assets. The system and method provides greater assurance that such intangibles have clear title or are otherwise unencumbered, are not the subject of litigation or other proceedings, and/or are valid and enforceable.