SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MERCHANDISING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ASSETS
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1. A method comprising:
- receiving, by a computer, intellectual property (IP) documentation for an IP asset, wherein at least a portion of the IP documentation is in a standardized format based upon a standardized template;
determining, by the computer and based upon the IP documentation, a first category for the IP asset;
creating, by the computer and based upon the IP documentation, a marketing document for the IP asset;
storing, by the computer, the IP documentation and the marketing document in an IP asset database; and
enabling, by the computer, a search of the IP asset database.
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Abstract
A comprehensive platform for merchandising intellectual property (IP) and conducting IP transactions is disclosed. A standardized data collection method enables IP assets to be characterized, rated and valuated in a consistent manner. Project management, workflow and data security functionality enable consistent, efficient and secure interactions between the IP Marketplace participants throughout the IP transaction process. Business rules, workflows, valuation models and rating methods may be user defined or based upon marketplace, industry or technology standards.
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20 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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receiving, by a computer, intellectual property (IP) documentation for an IP asset, wherein at least a portion of the IP documentation is in a standardized format based upon a standardized template; determining, by the computer and based upon the IP documentation, a first category for the IP asset; creating, by the computer and based upon the IP documentation, a marketing document for the IP asset; storing, by the computer, the IP documentation and the marketing document in an IP asset database; and enabling, by the computer, a search of the IP asset database. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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11. The method of clam 9, wherein the list includes at least one of the first category, a subject matter associated with the IP asset, an industry associated with the IP asset and a unique identifier associated with the IP asset.
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19. A system comprising:
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a network interface; a processor configured to execute a computer program; a memory; and the computer program configured to; receive intellectual property (IP) documentation for an IP asset, wherein at least a portion of the IP documentation is in a standardized format based upon a standardized template; determine, based upon the IP documentation, a first category for the IP asset; create, based upon the IP documentation, a marketing document for the IP asset; store the IP documentation and the marketing document in an IP asset database; and enable a search of the IP asset database.
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20. A tangible computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions stored thereon that, if executed by a computer, cause the computer to perform a method comprising:
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receiving, by a computer, intellectual property (IP) documentation for an IP asset, wherein at least a portion of the IP documentation is in a standardized format based upon a standardized template; determining, by the computer and based upon the IP documentation, a first category for the IP asset; creating, by the computer and based upon the IP documentation, a marketing document for the IP asset; storing, by the computer, the IP documentation and the marketing document in an IP asset database; and enabling, by the computer, a search of the IP asset database.
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