If You Don’t Do Anything, Nothing Will Happen
If you don’t start the race, you’ll never finish. I’m always amazed when I ask IP owners what they do with their IP. Most of the time, the answer is …
Are You Taking a Shortcut to a Bad Licensing Partner?
Taking shortcuts to get a deal done quickly is tempting. While taking the easy way may seem like a good idea, you can wind up with a wrong licensing partner …
You Can’t Succeed in Licensing if You Don’t Follow the Process
Licensing is a money-making process. It transforms your intellectual property into income producing products and services. Here’s a quick introduction to licensing that covers some key steps including finding the right fit, creating marketability, presenting your IP and negotiating the deal.
Here’s One of the Fastest Ways to Find Licensing Partners
One of the best resources for finding your licensing partners is trade shows. They happen everywhere. I attend many trade shows and it’s one of the quickest way to learn about an industry, make contacts, and find the right licensing partner.
6 Inside Tips to Finding a Good IP to License (Video)
Finding a good intellectual property to licensing can be challenging. During this video, you hear about the following characteristics
Licensing Gets You OPR – Other Peoples Resources
Licensing creates a partnership that’s really just the tip of the iceberg. If you’re a small business or start-up, licensing opens a door of opportunity. It give you access to more than just an IP…it gives you access to valuable OPR – other people’s resources.
Are You Missing a Vital Licensing Tool?
In the age of the internet, one of the most important tools for licensing is a web page or website featuring your IP and details about the licensing opportunity. For …
How to Use Joint Ventures to License Your IP
Developing and making money with your IP doesn’t mean you have to go it alone. You can use licensing to get the resources you need without the added cost through …
Are You Running Blind with Your Invention?
The phrase “rushing blindly ahead” often describes what happens to inventors when they come up with their first big invention. You run out and spend money and time building prototypes, …
Are You Licensing to Move On to Your Next Project?
The desire to move on to other things— be it other projects, other personal pursuits, or even retirement—is a “negative” motivation for licensing. Do you love to create, but the …