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IP is not a legal right. IP is a business asset.

DEFINING: “IP COMMERCIALISATION” Identification Assessment Development Protection Exploitation IPC =  In terms of relative effort required and value contributed:

HOW IP POSITION AFFECTS COMMERCIALISATION Reward ($ value) Risk + Resource + Time Sale License Deploy Sale License Deploy Sale License Deploy Strong IP Position Weak IP Position  

STRATEGY: STAKEHOLDER GOALS AND RESOURCE  Commercialisation strategy starts with the goals and resources of the stakeholders  On-going involvement?  Early Exit?  ROI or building a business?  Resource – esp time and capability  Consider the entire value chain in the strategy  Look for the hurdles

CARROT AND STICK  Different forms of motivation for a strategic partner or buyer

EXECUTION: DO YOUR HOMEWORK  This is a SALES process  Know your customer  Pick your target  Present an opportunity  It ALWAYS takes longer than you think

NO TIME OR CAPABILITY?  OUTSOURCE

QUESTIONS? Paul Davies| Director IP EverEdgeIP® Advisory | Transactions | Investment Winner - Best Commercialisation of IP - NZ International Business Awards Winner - Outstanding IP Leader - IP Focus Awards, Shanghai, China, T: | F: |