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IP Valuation & Commercialization: Turn IP Into Income
Licensing, technology transfer, IP valuation and commercialization to help you earn from what you have created.
Discuss Your IP ValueIN SHORT
IP valuation is the process of estimating the financial worth of intellectual property, and commercialization is turning it into revenue through licensing, sale, partnerships or products. LYI provides IP valuation, licensing and technology transfer support for owners in India and the United States.
Who is this for?
- 01Inventors and companies with unused patents
- 02Universities, research labs and institutes with technology to transfer
- 03Startups raising money or preparing for acquisition
- 04Brands that want to license or franchise their name
A CLOSER LOOK
What is IP Valuation & Commercialization?
Patents, trademarks and creative works only create value when they are used. Many owners hold IP they never license, sell or use as leverage, simply because they do not know what it is worth or whom to approach. We help you understand the value, choose the best route to market and structure deals that protect you. Whether you want to license to a partner, transfer technology from a lab or use IP in a funding discussion, we guide you step by step.
What we offer
- 01IP valuation: Estimate value using accepted methods based on cost, market and income.
- 02Licensing strategy: Decide who to license to, on what terms, and in which territories.
- 03Technology transfer: Package and transfer technology from institutions to industry.
- 04Deal support: Term sheets, negotiation support and agreement review.
- 05Commercialization planning: Go-to-market options for IP-backed products and services.
- 06Investor-ready IP summaries: Clear documentation of your IP for funding or M&A.
THE PROCESS
How it works
Assess. We identify and describe the IP assets.
Value. We estimate worth and the most viable commercial routes.
Match. We shortlist partners or buyers and prepare the pitch.
Close. We support negotiation and agreement structuring.
COUNTRY GUIDE
India and US at a glance
| Topic | India | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Licence agreements | Governed by Indian contract law; stamp duty applies | Governed by US federal and state contract law |
| Cross-border royalties | Payments to or from abroad raise tax and foreign exchange considerations | Withholding tax rules and tax treaties apply to royalty payments |
| University technology | Institutions follow their own IP policies and funder terms | The Bayh-Dole Act governs inventions from federally funded research |
Rules and fees can change. Confirm the current position for your situation before filing.
Example use cases
- 01A university licenses a research patent to an industrial partner
- 02A startup includes an IP valuation in its investor deck
- 03A brand licenses its name for a new product line in the US
- 04A company sells a non-core patent portfolio
Why choose LYI for IP Valuation & Commercialization
- 01Value-focused: We look for the real commercial worth of your IP.
- 02Both markets: Understanding of India and US licensing practice.
- 03End-to-end support: From valuation to deal closing.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
What is IP valuation?
It is an estimate of the monetary value of intellectual property, used for sale, licensing, funding, accounting or dispute purposes.
How is intellectual property valued?
Common approaches include the cost approach, the market approach and the income approach. The right one depends on the asset and purpose.
What is IP licensing?
Licensing lets another party use your IP under agreed terms, such as royalties, while you keep ownership.
What is technology transfer?
It is the process of moving research and technology from where it was created, such as a university, to a company that can develop and sell it.
Can I commercialise IP in the US from India?
Yes. We can help you identify US partners, structure licences and meet legal and tax considerations with the right advisors.
NEXT STEP
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Tell us what you own and your goals. We will suggest the best route to value. General information, not legal advice.
Discuss Your IP ValueThe information on this website is general in nature and is not legal advice. Please speak to an IP professional about your specific situation.
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