2025-02-20
We receive many inquiries from organizations and individuals asking if we can sell their patents. In many cases, we can. However, for some patents, there are no buyers. The market for patents depends largely on the following factors: Below, we explain each of these factors. Commercial Use of the Patents…
2025-02-20
Many patent sales are relatively simple transactions: a transfer of patent rights in return for a cash payment. Often, this limited transaction scope is best for both buyer and seller. However, in other cases, patent sales can be used to structure a transaction with wider benefit to both seller and…
2025-02-20
Patent Applications Northeast Asia, comprising China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, has become the dominant region in the world for patent applications. In 2019, Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applications from China, Japan, and Korea accounted for 49% of the worldwide total. This exceeded applications from North America and Europe. Within the…
2023-06-09
In our previous blog post, we discussed the external trends affecting patent value, including macroeconomics, business trends, technology trends, legal and regulatory changes, and geopolitical trends. In this post, we will delve into the value of a patent portfolio – that is, a collection of patents marketed together. A patent…
2023-04-17
Patent owners often wonder, “What are my patents worth?” Unfortunately, there is no straightforward answer to this question: many factors can impact patent value. In this series of blogs, we will explore the factors that affect the value of patents. This first blog will examine the big-picture trends that impact…
