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Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2025 10:48 am
Startups bring fresh, the IP landscape. Emerging Technologies Driving IP Growth Technological advancements are driving the expansion of the IP market. Innovations in areas such as semiconductors, wearables, the Internet of Things (IoT), and augmented reality are generating huge amounts of intellectual property. These emerging technologies offer significant commercial potential, attracting significant investments and strategic interest. The Role of NPEs, Aggregators, and Clearing Houses Non-Practical Entities (NPEs burundi b2b leads aggregators, and clearinghouses play critical roles in the IP market. NPEs, often referred to as “patent trolls,” acquire patents to monetize through licensing or litigation.
Patent aggregators pool patents, offering them to companies as packages. Clearing houses facilitate transactions, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance. Mergers & Acquisitions Departments Large corporations have dedicated mergers and acquisitions (M&A) departments focused on acquiring valuable IP. These departments aim to “take it off the streets,” acquiring patents that could pose competitive threats. This strategic approach ensures that valuable intellectual property assets are integrated into their portfolios, enhancing their market position. Case Study: Kodak Digital Imaging Patent Transaction Background of the 2013 Kodak Transaction In 2013, Kodak made a significant deal involving its digital imaging patents.
Patent aggregators pool patents, offering them to companies as packages. Clearing houses facilitate transactions, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance. Mergers & Acquisitions Departments Large corporations have dedicated mergers and acquisitions (M&A) departments focused on acquiring valuable IP. These departments aim to “take it off the streets,” acquiring patents that could pose competitive threats. This strategic approach ensures that valuable intellectual property assets are integrated into their portfolios, enhancing their market position. Case Study: Kodak Digital Imaging Patent Transaction Background of the 2013 Kodak Transaction In 2013, Kodak made a significant deal involving its digital imaging patents.