universities: intellectual property analysis
evolution ls offers Intellectual Asset management services to maximise any commercialisation potential of University technology including:
- IP portfolio assessment and due diligence
- IP identification and assessment
- IP strategy definition and implementation
We work closely with Universities to advise on all aspects of the Intellectual Property - including valuation, competitive patent landscape and exploitation potential.
Our IP services are available to investors wishing to obtain an independent and objective opinion on IP portfolios and related IP questions in the course of their due diligence process.
Intellectual capital is recognised as a very important asset in research, and it is the foundation for the market penetration and continuing commercialisation route for many Universities.
The role of intellectual capital in Universities is insufficiently understood. Often, intellectual capital is under-valued, under-managed or under-exploited and there is little co-ordination between the different professionals who deal with and exploit University intellectual capital.
Typical assignments executed by evolution ls include: -
- Valuation and Risk Analysis
- An evaluation of IP that are of interest to industry for exploitation via licensing or collaboration?
- An assessment of the competitive IP landscape?
- A better identification, protection and or exploitation (eg. licensing in or out) of the technology.
evolution ls has the capacity to develop and implement a commercial strategy surrounding IP with a view to licensing or formation of a spin-out company.
