process

1. Valuation – Targets – Strategy
Uniqueness and Novelty Value and Utility technical, economic, environmental, ... Intention of Inventor / Owner of IP Willingness to give up ownership and control Licensing / Partnership / Sell-off Level of Confidentiality



2. IP Protection and Tools
Patent Brand Other ways to protect Intellectual Property Licensing Contract International Law Location of IP and taxation Terms and Conditions Rules for Licensing-Network Partners


3. Market Screening to Short List - Commercialisation of IP - Partnership
By Industry, Geography, ... Screening Investors, Producers, Consumers, Competitors, … Understanding Public interest Cooperation with Intermediaries, Brokers, … Contact – Business Case - Due Diligence – Closing Know-how transfer Future business – New Developments



4. Exit
Sell-off Spin-off Parntership Incorporating Tax Optimisation