Method and system for valuing intangible assets

Details Method and system for valuing intangible assets Method and system for valuing intangible assets

2006-12-21

2010-02-02

Subramanian, Narayanswamy (Department: 3695)

Data processing: financial, business practice, management, or co

Automated electrical financial or business practice or...

Finance

C705S001100, C705S03600T

Reexamination Certificate

active

07657476

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a method and system for valuing patent assets based on statistical survival analysis. An estimated value probability distribution curve is calculated for an identified group of patent assets using statistical analysis of PTO maintenance fee records. Expected valuations for individual patent assets are calculated based on a the value distribution curve and a comparative ranking or rating of individual patent assets relative to other patents in the group of identified patents. Patents having the highest percentile rankings would be correlated to the high end of the value distribution curve. Conversely, patents having the lowest percentile rankings would be correlated to the low end of the value distribution curve. Advantageously, such approach brings an added level of discipline to the overall valuation process in that the sum of individual patent valuations for a given patent population cannot exceed the total aggregate estimated value of all such patents. In this manner, fair and informative valuations can be provided based on the relative quality of the patent asset in question without need for comparative market data of other patents or patent portfolios, and without need for a demonstrated (or hypothetical) income streams for the patent in question. Estimated valuations are based simply on the allocation of a corresponding portion of the overall patent value “pie” as represented by each patents' relative ranking or position along a value distribution curve.

REFERENCES:
patent: 6018714 (2000-01-01), Risen, Jr. et al.
patent: 6154725 (2000-11-01), Donner
patent: 6175824 (2001-01-01), Breitzman et al.
patent: 6556992 (2003-04-01), Barney et al.
patent: 6879990 (2005-04-01), Boyer et al.
patent: 2003/0028460 (2003-02-01), Kraemer
patent: 2003/0212572 (2003-11-01), Poltorak
patent: 2004/0010393 (2004-01-01), Barney
patent: 2004/0068453 (2004-04-01), Duan et al.
patent: 2004/0220842 (2004-11-01), Barney
patent: 2005/0010515 (2005-01-01), Woltjen
patent: 2006/0036529 (2006-02-01), Williams
patent: 2008/0091620 (2008-04-01), Vollenweider et al.
patent: WO2005050512 (2005-06-01), None
LPS Group Launches Patent Triage, a Revolutionary Alternative to Patent Abandonment, New York—(Business Wire)—Apr. 17, 2001.
U.S. Appl. No. 11/517,067, filed Sep. 7, 2006, Barney.
International Search Report and Written Opinion for PCT Application No. PCT/US 06/48774 dated Feb. 13, 2008.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Method and system for valuing intangible assets does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Method and system for valuing intangible assets, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Method and system for valuing intangible assets will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-4217654