摘要 |
A comprehensive platform for merchandising intellectual property (IP) and conducting IP transactions is disclosed. A standardized data collection method enables IP assets to be characterized, rated and valuated in a consistent manner. Project management, workflow and data security functionality enable consistent, efficient and secure interactions between the IP Marketplace participants throughout the IP transaction process. Business rules, workflows, valuation models and rating methods may be user defined or based upon marketplace, industry or technology standards. |
主权项 |
1. A system, comprising:
an intellectual property (IP) marketplace processor, a tangible, non-transitory memory configured to communicate with the processor, the tangible, non-transitory memory having instructions stored thereon that, in response to execution by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations comprising:
determining, by the processor, a plurality of channels to present to the user;displaying, by the processor, the plurality of channels in a channel guide interface;receiving, by the processor, a selection from the user of a first channel;invoking, by the processor, an API to communicate with a third-party operator of the first channel;recommending, by the processor, a technology grouping for an IP portfolio of the user in order to identify a potential buyer;receiving, by the processor and via the API, a list of potential buyers for an IP asset in the IP portfolio of the user;determining, by the processor, channel output comprising the list of potential buyers to present to the user; andpresenting, by the processor, the channel output. |