How to Build the Value of Your IP to License It
If you’re an IP owner, you may be considering licensing your intellectual property (IP). But what makes an IP “licensable”? The answer lies in building its value. The more valuable …
What Every Inventor Needs to Know About Exit Strategies
Congratulations! This is an exciting time for you and your business. So you’ve invented something new and are ready to take it to the marketplace. But before you sign on …
Why Licensing is Better Than Starting a Business
If you’ve got an IP, you have two options to make money with it: produce and sell it yourself or license it. Licensing rights to your IP for cash is …
How to Get Your First Licensing Partner
Getting your first licensee is one of the most challenging steps in the licensing process. Sometimes a company approaches you about licensing your IP. Most often, though, it starts with …
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.