SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FOR AN INDUSTRY BASED TEMPLATE FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ASSET DATA
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1. A method comprising:
- presenting, by a computer, a first question in a template based at least in part upon an industry classification, wherein the template includes fields which request standardized data for characterizing intellectual property (IP) assets;
receiving, by the computer, a first response to the first question, wherein the first response is part of the standardized data;
determining, by the computer, a second question based at least in part upon an industry classification and a business rule;
presenting, by the computer, the second question in the template;
receiving, by the computer, a second response to the second question, wherein the second response is part of the standardized data;
receiving, by the computer, IP documentation for an IP asset, wherein at least a portion of the IP documentation includes the standardized data;
validating, by the computer, the IP documentation; and
receiving an IP owner approval of the IP documentation.
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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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presenting, by a computer, a first question in a template based at least in part upon an industry classification, wherein the template includes fields which request standardized data for characterizing intellectual property (IP) assets; receiving, by the computer, a first response to the first question, wherein the first response is part of the standardized data; determining, by the computer, a second question based at least in part upon an industry classification and a business rule; presenting, by the computer, the second question in the template; receiving, by the computer, a second response to the second question, wherein the second response is part of the standardized data; receiving, by the computer, IP documentation for an IP asset, wherein at least a portion of the IP documentation includes the standardized data; validating, by the computer, the IP documentation; and receiving an IP owner approval of the IP documentation. - 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; present a first question in a template based at least in part upon an industry classification, wherein the template includes fields which request standardized data for characterizing intellectual property (IP) assets; receive a first response to the first question, wherein the first response is part of the standardized data; determine a second question based at least in part upon an industry classification and a business rule; present the second question in the template; receive a second response to the second question, wherein the second response is part of the standardized data; receive IP documentation for an IP asset, wherein at least a portion of the IP documentation includes the standardized data; validate the IP documentation; and receive an IP owner approval of the IP documentation.
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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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presenting, by a computer, a first question in a template based at least in part upon an industry classification, wherein the template includes fields which request standardized data for characterizing intellectual property (IP) assets; receiving, by the computer, a first response to the first question, wherein the first response is part of the standardized data; determining, by the computer, a second question based at least in part upon an industry classification and a business rule; presenting, by the computer, the second question in the template; receiving, by the computer, a second response to the second question, wherein the second response is part of the standardized data; receiving, by the computer, IP documentation for an IP asset, wherein at least a portion of the IP documentation includes the standardized data; validating, by the computer, the IP documentation; and receiving an IP owner approval of the IP documentation.
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