Intuitively, patents and intellectual property have value to a company, but how do we actually measure IP value? Join Russ Krajec in a deep dive valuation analysis for a company whose patents are strong enough for an IP-backed loan. Because patent valuation is far more art than science, we will explore the key factors that make patents valuable as well as some online tools that can give you insight as an investor. We will go through a real company's IP portfolio as an example, and show our homework on our due diligence.
Key takeaways:
•Difference between "potential value" and "real value" of patents (hint: revenue).
•How patent infringement affects valuation.
•The scenarios used to liquidate/monetize IP, including direct sales ("fire sale"), enforcement/litigation, and longer term licensing.
•How patents in multiple jurisdictions make a big difference to valuation.
•Strategies to replicate (and avoid) for growth stage companies.
Webinar speaker: Russ Krajec is a "recovering patent attorney" who is CEO of BlueIron, a patent finance/patent insurance company. Russ is a longtime angel investor and a member of several ACA angel groups. He is a Certified Patent Valuation Analyst and author of "Investing In Patents: Everything Startup Investors Need to Know About Patents." Russ is a frequent speaker on IP topics and an active member of the Angel Capital Association's Public Policy team.