ROL Group has compiled its data on the brokered patent market to help give a better understanding to associated risks of patents. We look at litigation, overall market trends and more to help you make informed decisions when buying or selling.

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IP Monetization & Investment 2017
Doing Patent Deals: Key Issues in a
Challenging Environment
Kent Richardson
April 19, 2017
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Deal Flow
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Sellers
Buyers
Direct Sales
>1000 deals per year hit the market
And 50+ more …

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How Big Is the Patent Market?
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2011-Q1 2012-Q1 2013-Q1 2014-Q1 2015-Q1 2016-Q1 2017-Q1
ROL Group Tracked Brokered and Private Market ($B)
Cum Sum Asking Price (Entire Market)
Cum Sum Total Asking Price (Sold)
Predicted Cum Sum Asking Price (Entire Market)
Predicted Cum Sum Total Asking Price (Sold)
$11 billion plus in patent packages
90 thousand plus patent assets
100 technology categories

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What’s Hot in the Patent Market Today
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Asking Prices Are Stabilizing
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Average Asking Prices ($K)
Price per US Issued
Price per Asset

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Litigation Analysis: You Can Model Your Risk
Has Litigation Has IPR
Package Type Prior to
listing date
After listing
date
Prior to
listing date
After listing
date
Sold packages 5.4% 10.2% 0.0% 3.0%
All packages 3.8% 3.5% 0.0% 1.4%
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10.2% of sold packages are litigated – time to update models?
Both sold and unsold packages are litigated post listing
Defensive aggregator value may be greater than anticipated

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ROL Group has over 60 years of IP strategy and execution
experience. We ask the business questions first. We
blend in-house and large law firm experience to create
clear steps for success.
We guide companies through unique IP challenges—like
buying and selling patents, developing licensing
programs, defending against patent assertions, and
creating a value-driven IP portfolio. We give direction to
businesses that share our passion for new ideas, creative
problem solving and forward motion.
Contact Information:
+1 (650) 967-6555
info@richardsonoliver.com