Jun 8, 2023John Cronin
10 Best Practices to Improve the Chances of a Patent Sale
Ten best practices that improve the odds of a patent sale, from inventing around your own patent to prototypes, videos, and a clear cost rationale.
Perspectives on IP strategy, patent valuation, structured invention, and the evolving landscape of intellectual property from the team at ipCapital Group.
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Talk with Our TeamTen best practices that improve the odds of a patent sale, from inventing around your own patent to prototypes, videos, and a clear cost rationale.
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Five Trojan Horse strategies to sell a patent: open with an M&A, joint venture, or partnership conversation and let the buyer discover its value.
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Patents boost sales psychology: trust, premium pricing, licensing revenue, and investor confidence, with examples from Tesla, Rolex, and Dyson.
Practical ways to foster innovation in your inventors: a creative culture, incentives, hiring, training, and facilitated invention sessions.
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