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“The Patent Transactions Market at a Crossroads.” Richardson et. al. IAM Magazine (March 2009)
We interviewed leading IP executives across the high tech industry as well as clients, colleagues and even competitors to provide you with valuable insights into the future of the patent market. Our conclusion: there has never been a better time to acquire high-quality patents at low prices.
“It's Not Just About the Patent: Patent Market Factors.” Richardson. LSI: Patent Monetization (January 2009)
We present a proposal for evaluating the total infringed market (TIM) and serviceable infringed market (SIM), and analogies to metrics used in product marketing.
“Not as Bad as Stuffing a Live Octopus Into a Mesh Shopping Bag, But....” Richardson. IP Counsel Cafe (March 2008)
A panel discussion on the challenges of patent monetization.
“Managing IP as Core Business: What Are the Challenges of Letting Go of the Production Paradigm?” Richardson. CIP Forum (May 2007)
Managing IP as Core Business: What Are the Challenges of Letting Go of the Production Paradigm?
“Imagine There's No ‘Bad Patents’ – Patent Life Cycle Metrics.” Richardson. Strategic Intellectual Property Leadership Conference (SLIC) (April 2007)
Determining whether a patent is a "good" asset can be tricky. With a patent's value typically being realized almost ten years after its grant, how can we know the value of any newly-granted patent?
“Elements of a Sustainable Patent Monetization Business Model.” Richardson et. al. CIP Forum 2005 (May 2005)
How can you be confident that your patent business model is effective? We use real-world business scenarios to show how to better license intellectual property. We also explore what factors affect the success of patent monetization, and when to expect a positive return.