Intellectual Property Articles of Interest

The following are recommended articles that we have published in recent newsletters. Each discusses important issues in valuation.

Overcoming the hurdles of intellectual property - Intellectual property (IP), such as brand names, patents, copyrights or trade secrets, can significantly contribute to companies’ values. So it’s important to understand the nuances of valuing these assets.

Estimating remaining useful economic life - Many theories and techniques that appraisers apply in valuing privately held businesses also apply to intangible asset appraisals. But a clear exception is the concept of remaining useful economic life.

A smart approach to valuing intellectual property - Many businesses rely on some form of intellectual property (IP) to generate cash flow. And whether for infringement litigation, income tax reporting, accounting compliance, bankruptcy, divorce or strategic decision-making purposes, determining IP’s value has become increasingly important.