IAM recently covered AT&T’s increased activity in the secondary patent market, with Lyft, Uber and Facebook among the companies that have purchased its assets. The telecoms giant has a significant portfolio – in terms of volume and quality – which has attracted a number of businesses looking to bolster their own holdings.
“AT&T’s Portfolio is a Treasure Trove for Buyers.” Diakun. IAM Market (February 2019), available here.
Alphabet Inc.’s Google has sold patents for the first time in the domestic brokered patent market, according to data provided to Bloomberg Law by Richardson Oliver Law Group LLP.
“Google Makes First Sale in U.S. Brokered Patent Market.” Nayak. Bloomberg Law (August 2018), available here.
In our sixth annual report on the secondary patent market, we find stabilization and even recovery. Years of negative results for patent holders have created a community feel that does not comport with the market data. Sales increased to just under $300M from $165M last year.
“The 2017 Brokered Patent Market – the Fightback Begins.” Richardson et. al. IAM Magazine (January 2018), available here. PDF version The Brokered Patent Market – The Fightback Begins Back – IAM87 – Richardson, Oliver, Costa.
The profiles of patent buyers, as well as their motivations, are changing. This makes the ability to package assets to maximize deal-making success more important than ever. Mr. Richardson presents on a panel including Russ Binns, CEO of AST, Ray Strimaitis, VP Intellectual Property, Yahoo, and Ed Fish, Co-Head Technology and IP, Houlihan Lokey.
* What is driving the market
* Evidence of use and other key selling points
* Getting the pricing right
“Boot Camp: Patent Sales.” Binns et. al. IPBC Global 2017 Ottawa (June 2017), event details here.
Presentation slides available here.
Want to learn how to successfully prepare your patent portfolio for sale? We walk through the best corporate practices for preparing a patent for sale.
“Readying a Patent Portfolio for Sale: What You Need to Know to Be Successful.” Richardson. IAM Market (September 2016), available here.
Want to learn how to successfully prepare your patent portfolio for sale? We present our seven steps in a handy infographic.
“Preparing a Patent Package for Sale (Infographic).” Richardson et. al. IAM Market (September 2016), available here.
Given that only 30% of patents on the market ever sell, and with many hundreds of patent packages available at any given time, how can you ensure that your offering stands out as attractive to serious buyers?
“Readying a Patent for Sale.” Richardson. IPO Chat Channel (June 2016), event details here.
Presentation slides available here.