Independent appraisal of patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets for transactions, tax reporting, financial reporting, and litigation support.
Windeye Partners frequently works with companies and investors in the United States and internationally to appraise the value of intellectual property. Intellectual property can create value for its owner through revenue growth, cost savings, or blocking of competition — yet its valuation is generally even more challenging than the valuation of an operating business.
To discuss our intellectual property valuation services please email us at windeye@windeyepartners.com or contact Michael Guthammar on telephone (929) 223-2935.
Intellectual property consists of ideas and concepts that can be protected by law, primarily in one of the following forms. In addition, there are certain specialized forms such as right of publicity, trade dress, and domain names.
Software is generally protected by copyright, but can also be patented in the U.S. if it meets specific criteria.
The need for an independent appraisal of intellectual property typically arises in one of the following situations:
Windeye Partners applies the most appropriate methodology for each engagement, drawing from the three standard approaches to IP valuation:
The most commonly used method for patent valuation is the Relief From Royalty Method — where future revenues from the intellectual property are projected and the value of royalties, based on a comparable royalty rate, are discounted to a present value.
Contact Windeye Partners to learn how we can assist you.