SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VALUING AND RATING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ASSETS
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1. A method comprising:
- retrieving, by a computer and from an intellectual property (IP) asset database, IP asset data associated with an IP asset, wherein the IP asset database is populated with IP asset data obtained from a standardized template;
determining, by a computer and based at least partially upon the IP asset data, a rating of the IP asset; and
determining, by a computer and based at least partially upon the IP asset data, a valuation of the IP asset.
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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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1. A method comprising:
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retrieving, by a computer and from an intellectual property (IP) asset database, IP asset data associated with an IP asset, wherein the IP asset database is populated with IP asset data obtained from a standardized template; determining, by a computer and based at least partially upon the IP asset data, a rating of the IP asset; and determining, by a computer and based at least partially upon the IP asset data, a valuation of the IP asset. - 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; retrieve, from an intellectual property (IP) asset database, IP asset data associated with an IP asset, wherein the IP asset database is populated with IP asset data obtained from a standardized template; determine, based at least partially upon the IP asset data, a rating of the IP asset; and determine, based at least partially upon the IP asset data, a valuation of the IP asset.
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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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retrieving, by a computer and from an intellectual property (IP) asset database, IP asset data associated with an IP asset, wherein the IP asset database is populated with IP asset data obtained from a standardized template; determining, by a computer and based at least partially upon the IP asset data, a rating of the IP asset; and determining, by a computer and based at least partially upon the IP asset data, a valuation of the IP asset.
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