Sources of growth - Part 4

(This is part 4 of a 4-part series. If you want to view the series from the start, click here.)

In previous parts, I have described 2 sources of growth from IP commercialisation activity, namely managing and growing existing licensees and recruiting new licensees.

To round out the discussion, there is another source that is often underestimated.

Managing IP in China

In a previous posting on managing intellectual property in China, I said I would outline some practical steps involved. An integrated approach is required to the multiple elements that make up the "secrets to success".

What a typical patent licensing company does

In a previous posting, I talked about a standalone intellectual property commercialization unit. This post gives examples of the typical skills and activities involved in a patent licensing company. It can equally apply to other forms of IP, such as copyright and trade marks.