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IP Valuation: The Income Approach

At first glance, the income approach methodology appears very simple because it is based on determining the future income streams that can be, or will be, generated from the intellectual property or intangible assets being valued. The income approach is a widely-used IP valuation methodology; however, it can be complex,…

IP Valuation Series: What has Value?

WHAT HAS VALUE? CONSOR specializes in the valuation of intangible assets and intellectual properties. However, many times companies are unsure about what intangible assets in their portfolio have “value”? A starting point is defining what are intangible assets and what are intellectual properties. One key difference is that an intellectual…

IP Valuation: The Market Approach

CONSOR’s last post in the IP Valuation series concentrated on the Cost Approach. Another important valuation methodology to use is the Market Approach. Remember, it is important that at the beginning of the valuation process, all the different methodologies available to value the particular set of intangible assets are considered.…

IP Valuation: VALMATRIX® Analysis

The proprietary system VALMATRIX® Analysis Technique, was developed by CONSOR more than two decades ago. It uniquely employs a matrix of the most important predictors of value for a trademark, patent, or piece of software. The technique is an integral part of the royalty rate, competitive environment, and comparable transaction…

IP Valuation Method – The Cost Approach

Once portfolios of intellectual properties and intangible assets have been determined, then the process of placing value on those assets can begin. At the beginning of the valuation process, it is prudent that all the different methodologies available to value the particular set of intangible assets are considered. Four methodologies…

The World Cup is Over, Who Wins — and How Much?

Germany can hold up the World Cup Trophy for the next four years, but who really wins? Bottom line is who can take advantage of the World Cup exposure and add value to their company’s or their personal brands? CONSOR uses a simplified equation to determine value for our clients,…

What is Your Soccer Athlete Worth?

The U.S. was unlucky in the final minutes of extra time during the USA-Belgium round-of-16 match, resulting in the disappointing score of 2-1 Belgium. The dreams of many U.S. soccer fans of having the national team reach the final World Cup match next Sunday have ended, even though most knew…

Valuing the FIFA World Cup

Valuing the FIFA World Cup – What a Difference a Decade Makes USA and Portugal may have pulled a draw during their Group G World Cup match this past Sunday, but ESPN was a big winner with 18.2 million viewers, setting an all-time viewership record. With those high numbers following…

Brands: Use Social Media to Combat Unlicensed Products

TECHNOLOGY DRIVES SOCIAL MEDIA – USE IT A growing complaint from brand owners and licensees is that technology has led to an increasing amount of unlicensed products being sold in the open and website marketplaces. This global problem has led to an increased number of task forces from such groups…

ABA Endorses Expert Witness Book

When a litigator or transaction attorney needs to make use of an expert, that adds another level of complexity to the process. Weston Anson, an expert witness himself, has written a book that will help guide general practitioners and litigators on how to best utilize expert witnesses. “Expert Witnesses, Valuation…