SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STANDARDIZING IP TRANSACTIONS
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1. A method comprising:
- providing, by a computer, a template, wherein the template requests standardized data for characterizing intellectual property (IP) assets;
receiving, by the computer, IP documentation for an IP asset, wherein at least a portion of the IP documentation includes the standardized data;
facilitating, by the computer, an IP transaction for the IP asset;
determining, by the computer and based upon the IP transaction, a best practice.
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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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providing, by a computer, a template, wherein the template requests standardized data for characterizing intellectual property (IP) assets; receiving, by the computer, IP documentation for an IP asset, wherein at least a portion of the IP documentation includes the standardized data; facilitating, by the computer, an IP transaction for the IP asset; determining, by the computer and based upon the IP transaction, a best practice. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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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; provide a template, wherein the template requests standardized data for characterizing intellectual property (IP) assets; receive IP documentation for an IP asset, wherein at least a portion of the IP documentation includes the standardized data; facilitate an IP transaction for the IP asset; determine, based upon the IP transaction, a best practice.
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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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providing, by a computer, a template, wherein the template requests standardized data for characterizing intellectual property (IP) assets; receiving, by the computer, IP documentation for an IP asset, wherein at least a portion of the IP documentation includes the standardized data; facilitating, by the computer, an IP transaction for the IP asset; determining, by the computer and based upon the IP transaction, a best practice.
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