Publications
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Executive Writings
July 2007The Monetization of Intellectual Property
by Guido von Scheffer, Stephan Lipfert and Juliane Ostler
Today there are numerous options for turning creativity into money. In 2006 a well-known German bank sold Germany's first preselected patent value fund. Beside this, public platforms for IP transactions habe come into focus in the United States. In Europe, IP Auctions GmbH launched its first IP auction in May 2007. IP is no longer just nice to have. It has left behind its image of being just additional collateral, and become an asset, separately valuable and tradable.
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This article originally appeared in "The Handbook of European Intellectual Property Management", published by Kogan Page, July 2007 (www.kogan-page.co.uk)
December 2005
Europe's First Patent Value Fund
by Stephan Lipfert and Guido von Scheffer
Funds that invest in patent portfolios are not common anywhere. In Europe, however, they are unknown. Until now, that is. IP Bewertungs AG pays to take a share of patent portfolios in the hope of securing lucrative deals that will see their overall value increase.
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This article originally appeared in issue 15 of IAM magazine, December 2005 / January 2006 , published by Globe White Page, London (www.iam-magazine.com)
August 2005
Case Studies: Patent Valuation at IP Bewertungs AG (IPB)
by Dirk Loop, Stephan Lipfert and Guido von Scheffer
For many years patents had only been a topic of interest to scientists, inventors and patent lawyers. Today, a wide range of companies have become aware of the importance of patents as key business assets. They are also beginning to take a closer look at the monetary value and economic use of patents. Today, patents can also be used as collaterals for financial transactions or as assets for alternative investments.
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This article originally appeared in WIPO SMEs NEWSLETTER, August 2005
February 2005
From Patents to Finance
by Guido von Scheffer, Dirk Loop and Stephan Lipfert
Traditionally it has been difficult to obtain cost-effective and reliable valuations of patents and patent portfolios. A new approach may just change this and bring major benefits to companies both large an small.
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This article originally appeared in issue 110 of IAM magazine, February / March 2005, published by Globe White Page, London (www.iam-magazine.com)
Speeches & Presentations
September 27-28, 2005, Brussels (Belgium)
Patent Based Financing
by Guido von Scheffer
Presentation for Valorising Innovation Capacity - the value of intangible assets in the knowledge economy, a Workshop of the European TrendChart on Innovation which is an initiative of the European Commission, Enterprise & Industry Directorate General, Innovation Policy Development unit.
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July 01, 2005, Berlin (Germany)
Methods For Patent Valuation
by Guido von Scheffer and Dr. Martin Zieger (KPMG)
Presentation for Intellectual Property as an economic asset: Key issues in exploration an valuation, a Conference of the European Patent Office (EPO), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Federal German Ministry of Economy and Labour (BMWA).
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May 17, 2005, Geneva (Switzerland)
Monetary-Patent-Valuation - The certified IPB-Model
by Guido von Scheffer
Presentation for a WIPO Forum on IP and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises for Intellectual Property Offices of OECD Countries and South Mediterranean Countries.
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