“How does selling a patent actually work?” It is the question we are asked most often, and the honest answer is that it is a structured process rather than a single transaction. Here is what it looks like from start to finish.
1. Evaluation and valuation
We assess your portfolio and tell you what it is realistically worth. That means examining the claims, the prosecution history, and the commercial landscape the patent sits in — and being straightforward with you about the range a buyer is likely to accept.
2. Buyer identification
We determine which companies would want to acquire or license your assets. This is the stage that most often separates a deal from a dead end: the right buyer is usually a company already operating in the technology’s space, not the first name that comes to mind.
3. Marketing strategy
We develop the campaign and the materials tailored to those specific prospects. A marketing package that speaks to a semiconductor manufacturer looks very different from one aimed at a consumer products company.
4. Active campaigning
We run the outreach and manage the transaction all the way to a closed deal — through the questions, the diligence, and the negotiation.
You do not need to become an expert in patent transactions. That is our job. You just need to own intellectual property worth monetizing.
Wondering what your portfolio is worth? IPApproach handles valuation, buyer targeting, marketing, and deal management for patent owners. Start a no-pressure conversation or read more about selling your patents.