{"id":10020,"date":"2021-12-29T05:41:46","date_gmt":"2021-12-29T05:41:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/?p=10020"},"modified":"2021-12-29T05:44:39","modified_gmt":"2021-12-29T05:44:39","slug":"importance-of-patent-valuation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/importance-of-patent-valuation\/","title":{"rendered":"Importance of Patent Valuation \u2013 A Complete Analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">For\nvarious industries, Patents are always the most vital Intellectual Property.\nCompanies and industries ear a lot via Patent Licensing and Assigning. The\nAssignment and License of Patents are common practices in the market that makes\nthe licensor earn royalties. With the rapid development and changes in\ntechnology and increasing customers around the world, the trends of Assignment\nand Licensing will not be going down soon. The companies or organisations not\nonly use these assets for licensing but also use those assets for loan sanction\nand loan security. Scroll down to check the importance of Patent Valuation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Estimating\nyour Intellectual Property is another vital task that the company must\nconsider. The market varies, and so is the Patents\u2019 value that the company\nholds. Hence, the company must be clear with the Patent Valuation. There can be\na lot of aspects that create a lot of variations in the IP valuation.\nTherefore, there are some points which the company must be clear of;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The company must estimate\nIntellectual Property at regular intervals creating a robust database\nstructuring the value of Intellectual Property they hold. <\/li><li>The company must alter its\nstrategy from time to time as per the changes in the market and decrease in the\nvaluation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore,\nwe realise the importance of Patent Valuation, it is vital to conduct Patent\nValuation, and if needed, the service of a full-time law firm must be taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4e34f97f72a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4e34f97f72a\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/importance-of-patent-valuation\/#What_do_you_mean_by_Patent_Valuation\" title=\"What do you\nmean by Patent Valuation?\">What do you\nmean by Patent Valuation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/importance-of-patent-valuation\/#What_is_the_Importance_of_Patent_Valuation\" title=\"What is the Importance\nof Patent Valuation?\">What is the Importance\nof Patent Valuation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/importance-of-patent-valuation\/#Basics_of_Patent_Valuation\" title=\"Basics of\nPatent Valuation\">Basics of\nPatent Valuation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/importance-of-patent-valuation\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_mean_by_Patent_Valuation\"><\/span>What do you\nmean by Patent Valuation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we discuss the importance of Patent Valuation, let\u2019s understand the meaning of Patent Valuation. Patent Valuation is an Intellectual Property process that allows companies or businesses to determine the financial worth of their Patents or the overall Patent Portfolio. In simple words, it is all about understanding the economic value of the Patents that the company holds. Since Patents are valuable assets, it makes more sense for companies to evaluate their costs and recognise opportunities to monetise them accordingly. As the number of filing applications for <a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/patent-registration\" class=\"text-primary\"><strong>Patent Registration<\/strong><\/a> increases, there is a good opportunity that the Patent will remain competitive in the market, and the valuation of Patent Portfolio would be central to various business transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Importance_of_Patent_Valuation\"><\/span>What is the Importance\nof Patent Valuation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In\n<strong><em>M&amp;A\n(Mergers &amp; Acquisition)<\/em><\/strong>, M&amp;A and other activities like Joint\nVenture, etc., have a lot to do with the Patent Valuation. Undoubtedly, as\nearlier discussed, intangible assets are the bedrock of industries depending on\ntechnology. Hence, when it comes to M&amp;A or even Joint Ventures, the\nValuation of Intellectual Property is necessary to structure the future\ndecision. M&amp;A are in everyday news, and therefore, valuation needs to be\nperfect. Following is the importance of Patent Valuation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong><em>Patent Dispute<\/em><\/strong>:\nIt is vital to know the value is in the situation of Patent dispute &amp;\nconflict. While in dispute, mostly the correct valuation of Patent is vital for\nthe qualification of damages for a fair recovery.<\/li><li><strong><em>Licensing Patent<\/em><\/strong>:\nPatent Licensing has a lot to do with valuation. The licensing terms will\ndepend on the real value of the Intellectual Property, and hence, valuation has\nto be perfect to have a better deal.<\/li><li><strong><em>Loans &amp; Capitals<\/em><\/strong>:\nAs Patents are used for various loan security, and it is vital to have the\ncorrect Patents qualification to structure the loan amount and attract\ninvestors.<\/li><li><strong><em>Internal Strategy<\/em><\/strong>:\nThe correct and right valuation helps in the company&#8217;s internal strategy. The\ncompany knowing the value, is in a much better position to structure the\ndecision internally regarding the usage of those Patents.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Further,\nthe valuation is required for the purpose of taxation &amp; accounting of the\ncompany where the companies are required to report their assets. After\ndiscussing the importance of Patent Valuation, let&#8217;s understand the basics of\nPatent Valuation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basics_of_Patent_Valuation\"><\/span>Basics of\nPatent Valuation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Patent\nMonetisation is an integral part of managing an Intellectual Property\nPortfolio. However, before pursuing the strategy of <strong><em>Patent Monetisation<\/em><\/strong>, it\nis vital to have a sense of the value of the portfolio. In all, the shade and\ncomplexities of Patent Valuation is a complex undertaking, requiring a great\ndeal of expertise, experience, and judgement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The economic right symbolises in a Patent is granted in <strong><em>35 USC 154<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 namely, &#8220;the right to keep out others from selling, making, or using the invention throughout the United States (US)&#8221;. Usually, with some exceptions, the value of that right can show the Patent power to contribute to the profitability of the company in some way. In assessing the profit-making capacity of a Patent or a <strong>Patent Portfolio<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Patent_portfolio\" class=\"text-primary\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup>, several dynamics may be worth considering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With such importance of Patent Valuation, the company must accept it. Different approaches can be taken for the Patent Valuation. There can be an approach like the cost-based method where the Patent development and its economic value is determined. Another can be market-based, where the valuation can be done in terms of market transactions. It can be income-based also, where the valuation is dependent upon the inflow flow that the Patent generates. Therefore, it is highly advisable to conduct the valuation of Patents for industries owing to its benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our Article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/important-points-to-know-before-looking-for-patent-protection-overseas\/\">Important Points to Know Before Looking for Patent Protection Overseas\n<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For various industries, Patents are always the most vital Intellectual Property. Companies and industries ear a lot via Patent Licensing and Assigning. The Assignment and License of Patents are common practices in the market that makes the licensor earn royalties. 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