How to Build the Value of Your IP to License It
You may be considering licensing your intellectual property (IP) if you’re an IP owner. But what makes an IP “licensable”? The answer lies in building its value. The more valuable …
If It Isn’t a Win-Win Deal, You’ll Both Lose
When one or both partners are not happy about the licensing agreement, nobody wins. If it isn’t a good deal for both parties, it won’t last. Eventually, either you or …
3 Simple Steps to Get Better Licensing Results
The fastest way to get a licensing deal is to make sure you’re taking the right steps. But most people wind up frustrated because the fail to follow the licensing …
5 Things a Potential Partner Must Hear When When Pitching Your Licensing Opportunity
Presenting your licensing opportunity requires more than just showing how your intellectual property works. That’s important, but its only one part of what a potential partner needs to know. If …
How to Make Money with IP Without Producing Anything
Th You can make money with intellectual property without actually having to own it or make anything. You can learn what companies are looking for, research the intellectual property exchanges, …
A Low Cost Way to Build Your Startup through Licensing
Licensing is one of the fastest ways to build your start-up. When you license a market ready intellectual property, you’ve got an asset that builds immediate value to your start-up. …
3 Ways to Avoid Licensing Information Overload
Don’t let this happen to you. You’ve pitched your licensing opportunity to a company and they respond requesting more information. Your first impulse is to send them lots of information …
3 Steps to Help You Avoid the Licensing Runaround
You’ve been pitching your IP to a large company who seems interested. You’ve spent months going back and forth in discussions, presentations, and demonstrations. Each time they tell you they’re …
Is Your Royalty Rate Losing You Money?
Royalty rates vary depending on the intellectual property and industry. How the royalty rate is determined most often comes down to negotiating a royalty payment that works for both parties. …
Are You Stuck in a Negotiating Black Hole?
One of the first rules of negotiating a licensing deal is patience. Some deals move quickly, while others can fall into a black hole and never get completed. The timing …