Introduction Recently, a friend of mine published a paper modeling PCT applications as “real options.”1 Patents are classic examples of “real options,” and I was reminded of a paper of mine in which I model patents as “an option to sue.” Understanding this modeling strategy provides a helpful framework for understanding certain aspects of patent […]
Patent Valuation
IP Value in Corporate Restructuring
As global economies and businesses continue to suffer from the effects of COVID-19, mandated shutdowns and social distancing, businesses across industries and across the globe are facing unprecedented financial stress. Companies have been forced to shut down or cut back operations, but employee, lease and debt service obligations continue to exhaust dwindling cash reserves, and […]