Intellectual Property Strategies for the 21st Century Corporation : A Shift in Strategic and Financial Management

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Pub. Date: 2011-05-03
Publisher(s): Wiley
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Summary

A practical approach to the modern management of intellectual propertyThe world has changed significantly in the past decade, resulting in new behavior and practice related to the ownership and management of intellectual property. This book helps executives, attorneys, accountants, managers, owners, and others understand the legal, technological, economic, and cultural changes that have affected IP ownership and management. It provides case studies, practical examples and advice from seasoned and enduring professionals who have adopted new and streamlined methods and practices whether as in-house or outside counsel, or service providers. Provides a practical yet global approach to corporate IP management Serves as a resource for in-house and outside counsel, executives, managers, accountants, consultants and others at mid-size and large corporations Helps professionals navigate the numerous new challenges that have changed the ways in which intellectual property is obtained and managed Details the latest trends in valuation, exploitation, and protection of intellectual property Extensive coverage of the legal, financial, accounting and general business aspects of intellectual property The combined expertise of lawyers, accountants, economists and other business professionalsTimely and relevant in view of the global economic recession amidst rampant technological development, this book offers new solutions, practices, policies and strategies as a result of changes in economies and markets, laws, globalization, environment, and public perception.

Author Biography

Lanning G. Bryer is a Partner in the New York office of Ladas & Parry LLP and is Director of the firm's Mergers, Acquisitions, and Licensing Group. He is coauthor of Intellectual Property Assets in Mergers and Acquisitions, published by Wiley.

Scott J. Lebson is a Partner in the Mergers, Acquisitions, and Licensing Group of Ladas & Parry LLP, focusing primarily on counseling clients with respect to the acquisition, sale, licensing, and securitization of intellectual property rights and related technology.

Matthew D. Asbell is an Associate in the New York office of Ladas & Parry LLP, primarily practicing in the area of domestic and international trademark law.

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
Corporate Strategies, Structures, and Ownership of Intellectual Property Rights
The Importance of Intellectual Property-A Changing Paradigm
Operational Strategies, Structural Aspects, and Ownership Issues
Roles: Legal versus Business
Strategies and Structures for the Management of Intellectual Property Rights
Ownership Issues
Maximizing the Potential
Tax Considerations
Legal Concerns-Antitrust Conclusion
Properly Evaluating a Target with Intellectual Property Rights
Intellectual Property in Mergers and Acquisitions
Identifying Intellectual Property in a Potential Target
Verification of IP Rights
Evaluating IP in the Target
Looking Ahead
Conclusion
Growth through Acquisition or Merger
The Merger or Acquisition Target
Benefits of Mergers and Acquisitions
Logistics of the Acquisition/Merger
Conclusion
Penetrating New Markets through Extension of Goods or Product Lines or Expansion into Other Territories
Types of New Business in Connection with Patents
Product Development and Market Exploitation in the 20th Century-Era of Closed Innovation
Recent Product Development and Market Exploitation-Era of Open Innovation
Future Product Development and Market Exploitation
Conclusion
Intellectual Property: From Asset to Asset Class
Introducing IP-Enhanced Indexes
Creating a Market for Intellectual Property
What Exactly Is a Live Multi-Lot IP Auction? Moving to a Traded Exchange
Benefits of the Unit License RightTM Contract Model
Market Players and Economic Motivations
Conclusion
Strategic Patent Management after the Boom: Managing the R&D and Patent Pipeline
Patent Strategy
Disruption: The Postp. 2008
Recession
A New Strategic Approach
Review and Communicate the Implementation of the Strategy
Simplify Executive Communication
Managing the R&D and Patent Pipeline
Managing the Patent Staff
Small Companies and Individual Inventors
Conclusion
Global Piracy and Financial Valuation of Intellectual Property Revisited: Threats, Challenges, and Responses
Google versus China: A Case Study for Censorship in the Context of Economic Might
Identity Theft, Cyber Gangs, and Alarming National Security Concerns
Are Proceeds from Counterfeited Goods Funding International Terrorism? Government and Corporate Responses to International Intellectual Property Theft: Nanotechnology to the Rescue? Conclusion
When to Litigate: Rise of the Trolls
What Is a Non-Practicing Entity? Why Do You Believe Your Company May Be at Risk? What Are Your Defenses? Take Action or Wait? License or Litigate? Conclusion
Using Insurance to Manage Intellectual Property Risk
Case Study-Bob's Bike Shop
Case Study-Blaze Telecommunications
Issues Raised by the Case Studies
Why Buy Insurance to Cover Intellectual Property Risk? That Was Then: Development of Insurance Policies Covering Intellectual Property-Related Risks
This Is Now: Types of Insurance Policies Responsive to Intellectual Property-Related Risks
The Details: Process, Paperwork, Pricing, and Getting Claims Paid
Conclusion: Why IP Insurance Is No Longer Optional
Exploring Alternative Dispute Resolution
Why ADR Is Relevant
Exploring the Use of ADR Methods
Types of ADR
Benefits of ADR
Disadvantages of ADR
Mediation Is the Best Option for IP Conflicts
The Best Mediator
Process and Tips
International Mediation (Cultural Differences)
The Future of Mediation
Conclusion
Outsourcing and Offshoring of IP Legal Work
Reality Check
Outsourcing or Offshoring in the IP Context
Conflicts of Interest
Confidentiality
Supervision and Competence of Those Being Supervised
Attorney-Client Privilege and the Practice of Law
Billing
Status Quo
Conclusion
Intellectual Property Legal Process Outsourcing
History
Data Exchange Risks and Protection Issues
Outsourcing Economics
Selecting Projects and Providers: What Is Outsourcable and Who Can Do It? Case Studies
Conclusion
Satisfying Ethical Obligations When Outsourcing Legal Work Overseas
Permissibility of Outsourcing
Need for Heightened Investigation and Supervision
Evaluating the Project
Evaluating the Potential Provider
Ensure Absence of Conflicts
Providing Initial Direction and Ongoing Supervision
Avoiding the Unauthorized Practice of Law
Protecting Confidences
Payment for Outsourced Services
Insurance
Conclusion
The Brave New World of Web 2.0 and the 3-D Internet: How to Prepare Your Company to Participate
Background: The Internet
How Do Businesses Participate in Web 2.0 and Beyond?
Risks and Issues to Consider in Web 2.0 and Beyond
How to Address the Risks and Issues of Participation in Web 2.0 and the 3-D Internet
Conclusion
Managing Green Intellectual Property
Green IP Fast Track
What's a Patent Worth? To Patent or Not to Patent
The Old Guard: Feeling the Winds of Change
Conclusion
Accounting and Tax Policies as They Relate to Intellectual Property
Types of Intellectual Property
Accounting for Intangible Assets
International Financial Reporting Standards
Tax Treatment for Intangible Assets
Overview of Section 197-Amortization of Goodwill and Certain Other Intangibles
Overview of Section 195-Start-Up Expenditures
Overview of Section 248-Organizational Expenditures
Overview of Section 174-Research and Experimental Expenditures
Overview of Section 173-Circulation Expenditures
Overview of Section 167-Depreciation (Purchased Software)
Conclusion
Intellectual Property Valuation Techniques and Issues for the 21st Century
Economic Valuation of IP Assets
Recent Advances in the Methods of Valuation
Contemporary Business Practices and Market Structures and IP Value
Selected Contemporary Institutional Changes
Conclusion
About the Editors
About the Contributors
Index.
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