Integrated IP management technologies: the means to more end

Arizona Technology Enterprises (AzTE), a technology transfer organization, understands that research organizations must emulate successful enterprises to capitalize on the commercial value of technology that universities and research labs are creating. Read more about this "best-in-class" organization, the operating processes that have made them successful, and how technology tools can scale them even more.

The Significance of Underreported Royalties

Stewart and Byrd offer keen insight into the causes of underreporting, and the importance and responsibility of protecting and managing intellectual property in today's global economy.

Get Your Assets In Gear™: Aligning IP Strategy with Business Strategy

Intellectual Property assets are the most valuable assets your company owns. They can make or cost you billions of dollars, and they are affected by multiple functional departments across the enterprise. The IP Value Chain™ is discussed as framework for aligning your IP strategy with your business strategy.

iProperty: Profiting from Ideas in an Age of Global Innovation (chapter reprint)

"If I’m serious about strategically deploying intellectual property in a way that benefits my bottom line, what should I do on Monday morning to make that happen?" Avoiding both vague generalities and legal intricacies, iProperty provides practical advice for developing and executing a strategic IP plan.

Patent Attorneys: The Time Has Come To Adopt an Electronic IP Management System

Given the remarkable efficiency and knowledge management improvements possible with electronic IP management systems, there can be no viable excuse for either corporate or law firm patent attorneys not to adopt such systems.

IP Audits:Driving by the Rear View Mirror

The IP Audit has its place in the world of intellectual property. But in terms of strategically managing these most valuable assets, the IP audit only tells you what you've already missed. It is like driving down the freeway using only your rear view mirror to guide you: you notice important landmarks and turns only after you've passed them. This paper discusses the necessary evolution to proactive, business-oriented intellectual property management systems.

Enhancing Corporate Value: The Critical Contribution of Contract Management

Intangible assets can generate substantial wealth. But companies need to know what their assets are and how to protect and leverage them. Adopting good contract management practices is critical to this.

IAG's Decipher Contracts Management Software: Telling You About Your A, B, and C

Read about Innovation Asset Group's flagship product, Decipher, a web-based enterprise software application that helps companies manage critical information, critical information and commitments.

Life Sciences IP Management in an Age of Opportunity

Intellectual and intangible assets are an especially valuable portion of the asset base in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. Increased IP interdependence, regulatory information management requirements, and litigation threats make it critical for companies to control their IP assets. The management of IP assets can be best achieved through sound strategy adoption enabled by technologies that help cost-efficiently identify, protect, value and leverage these assets.

IP Diligence is a Constant

What do a Koosh ball and a tab of Viagra have in common? Aside from the pleasure they bring to millions, their economic success is premised upon the same type of IP protection and protective practices.