Protect, develop, and licence an idea

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1. Product Evaluation

  • Owner’s Requirements
  • What are the market sectors?
  • The Patent Status? How to protect an idea?
  • Is there a proof of principle? How to develop an idea?
  • Is the Product already offered on the market?

2. Industry Map

  • If licensing is a route, which are the target industries and entry points for sales or licensing?

3. Target Companies or Partners

  • Identify target companies.
  • Who are they?
  • Which countries are they in?

4. Personal Introductions

  • Obtain personal introductions to key individuals within the target companies via our 3,000 strong international network.

5.  Expressions of Interest, Non-Disclosure Agreements

  • Obtain expressions of interest under non-disclosure from key individuals within the target companies.

6.  Negotiations and Licensing

  • How to licence an idea? Negotiate suitable agreement based on the owner’s requirements.

7.  Transfer of Intellectual Property

  • Under license with a possible ongoing role for the owner.