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“As the Economy Closed Companies, Here's a Patent Monetisation Primer.” Richardson et. al. IAM Media (April 2024)
What do you do to monetise and IP portfolio when you don’t know where to start? That’s a question that patent portfolio managers might face when their executives want to know what the patent monetisation options are when a business winds down.
“The 2021 Brokered Patent Market.” Richardson et. al. IAM Media (March 2022)
Since we started tracking the brokered patent market in 2012, we have seen more than $38 billion worth of patent assets offered on the market. As market information becomes more accessible, more companies participate and close deals.
“A Patent's Journey From IAM Market to Facebook v Blackberry.” Oliver et. al. IAM Media (July 2020)
Five years since IAM Market was launched, analysis by Hannes Forssberg Malm and Erik Oliver of Richardson Oliver Insights shows that assets listed on the platform have been put to good use by those who acquire them.
“The Surprising Impact of Alice on the Patent Markets.” Richardson et. al. IAM Media (July 2019)
The US Supreme Court’s Alice decision was predicted to have a significant impact on the deals market, but the results were not what we expected.
"U.S. Patent Sales by Universities and Research Institutes.” Love et al. Research Handbook on Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer (August 2019)
In addition to licensing or litigating patent rights, universities have the option to sell their patents outright to third parties. In this chapter, we explore the extent to which universities and other nonprofit research institutes currently participate in the secondary market for patents.
“AT&T's Portfolio is a Treasure Trove for Buyers.” Diakun. IAM Market (February 2019)
IAM recently covered AT&T's increased activity in the secondary patent market, with Lyft, Uber and Facebook among the companies that have purchased its assets. The telecoms giant has a significant portfolio - in terms of volume and quality - which has attracted a number of businesses looking to bolster their own holdings.
Richardson and Oliver as World Leading IP Strategists - 10 Years at the Top
For ten years, IAM Magazine has selected the top 300 IP strategists in the world. Kent Richardson and Erik Oliver are honored to be included for their tenth and ninth years respectively
“So, China - Buyers Sellers Litigation.” Richardson et. al. LOT Network Bridge (May 2018)
BRIDGE provides an exclusive opportunity for member companies from across the globe — industry leaders and innovative startups — to share ideas, learn from IP experts and build stronger networks that provide value to our member companies.
“Secondary Patent Market: Buyers, Sellers, Pricing, and Trends.” Oliver. Bucks County Bar Association (April 2018)
A presentation on the secondary market for patents, buying, selling, pricing, what lawyers need to know to establish a program, and what are the chances of winning with bought patents.
Richardson Oliver Insights Launches Suite of Patent Market Data and Analytics Solutions
“Like what Zillow did for the real estate market” – Data on $12B in deals covering 120,000 patents for sale across nearly 5,000 deals
“Building a High Value Patent Portfolio: Where Strength Meets Quality.” Quinn et. al. IPWatchdog Webinar (March 2018)
Join Gene Quinn, patent attorney and founder of IPWatchdog.com and Erik Reeves, Founder of AcclaimIP and CTO of Anaqua, and Kent Richardson for a free webinar discussion on building a portfolio versus buying patents, identifying gaps in your patent coverage, and unlocking the secrets of your own patent portfolio to identify needs.
“The 2017 Brokered Patent Market - the Fightback Begins.” Richardson et. al. IAM Magazine (January 2018)
In our sixth annual report on the secondary patent market, we find stabilization and even recovery.
“The Patent Markets.” Richardson et. al. Advanced Patent Law Institute 2017 (December 2017)
This panel will discuss the current state of the secondary patent market, who’s buying, who’s selling, and at what price? It will look at what happens to patents after a sale, including the chance of winning on a bought patent. It will examine both standalone sales and the relatively invisible marketplace in which patents contribute significant value to a deal, including M&As, technology spinouts, JVs, tech-transfers, and exclusive field-of-use licenses.
“Licensing Group Stockpiles Patents in Q3 Brokered Market.” Nayak. Bloomberg BNA (December 2017)
Bloomberg's reporting of the quarterly patent market results including coverage of the purchase of Nokia assets by Provenance Asset Group LLP. Bloomberg uses ROL data for the market reports.
“An Empirical Look at the 'Brokered' Market for Patents.” Love et. al. SSRN (October 2017)
Five years of patent market data is reviewed and used to make predictions about the overall patent industry.
“Secondary Patent Market: Buyers, Sellers, Pricing, and Trends.” Richardson. LES Annual Meeting 2017 (October 2017)
Mr. Richardson will present findings and projections on the brokered and secondary patent market including who is buying/selling patents, how much are they are paying, what technologies are hot, and what are the trends.
“What Can We Predict from Five Years of Secondary Patent Sales?” Richardson et. al. IAM Market Webinar (June 2017)
In this collaboration with IAM, ROL Group looks into the likely trends of patents within the next five years. Our consensus? A stable market with a greater shift towards operating companies and smaller, faster patent transactions.
“Secondary Patent Market: Buyers, Sellers, Pricing and Trends.” Richardson. Silicon Valley Intellectual Property Law Association (May 2017)
Mr. Richardson presents findings and projections on the brokered and secondary patent market including who is buying/selling patents, how much are they are paying, what technologies are hot, and what are the trends.
“Secondary Patent Market: Buyers, Sellers, Pricing, and Trends.” Richardson. NGB IP Research Institute (May 2017)
Mr. Richardson presents findings and projections on the brokered and secondary patent market including who is buying/selling patents, how much are they are paying, what technologies are hot, and what are the trends.
“AT&T-Uber Patent Sale Caps Off Q1 Brokered Market Deals.” Nayak. Bloomberg BNA (May 2017)
Bloomberg's reporting of the quarterly patent market results including coverage of the purchase of AT&T assets by Uber.