Abstract:

The exploitation of patent assets is related not only to the company’s business model but also to its patent strategies. Based on classic cases, this article shows how firms exploit intangible patent assets by focusing on different patent strategies during various phases, from major patent transactions to patent operations. In addition, this study finds that existing methods for patent valuation do not apply to major patent transactions. These findings call for a more flexible framework for patent valuation and operations.

Full Text: Evaluation and operation of corporate patents: a case study