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IP Licensing Services

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IP Licensing Services | Patent & Technology Licensing, Out & In-Licensing | IIPRD

IP Licensing Services

IP licensing that connects innovation with revenue

Strategic IP licensing and technology commercialization, out and in

IIPRD helps patent owners, technology companies, research organizations, universities, startups, and corporations identify, structure, negotiate, and execute IP licensing and technology commercialization. Our practice covers both out-licensing and in-licensing, spanning patent and technology evaluation, licensee identification, commercial outreach, licensing strategy, term sheets, negotiations, and transaction support.

Out-LicensingIn-LicensingPatent LicensingTechnology LicensingPatent MonetizationLicensing StrategyIP Commercialization
10Process steps
6Licensing models
9Asset types
8Deliverables
What it is

Rights to use IP, on agreed terms

IP licensing is a commercial arrangement under which an IP owner grants another party defined rights to use, commercialize, manufacture, distribute, or otherwise exploit intellectual property.

Licensing can involve
PatentsPatent portfoliosTechnology & know-howCopyrightsTrademarksSoftwareTrade secretsDesignsOther IP assets
A licensing arrangement can provide the IP owner with royalties, upfront payments, milestone payments, minimum guarantees, or other commercial consideration, while enabling the licensee to access the technology or IP without acquiring full ownership.
Two directions

Monetize your IP, or bring technology in

We support licensing in both directions, whether you are commercializing your own IP or acquiring external technology.

Out-licensing

Monetize patents, technologies & IP

We help IP owners identify and approach companies that may have a commercial interest in the technology.

Identify licensable assetsEvaluate portfolioIdentify licenseesValue propositionOutreachTerm sheetAgreement
In-licensing

Identify external technologies

We help organizations find and evaluate relevant technologies and potential licensors to accelerate their goals.

Define requirementIdentify providersAssess IPCommercial evaluationEngage licensorsTerm sheetTransaction support
The out-licensing value path
Technology
Applications
Products
Industries
Companies
Licensing opportunity
For patent mandates, we map claims against relevant products, and where appropriate develop claim charts and Evidence of Use (EoU) to support the licensing assessment and identify potential targets.
How it works

A structured licensing process

Ten steps from IP assessment to a completed licensing transaction.

01

IP & technology assessment

Review the relevant patents, technology, products, prototypes, technical information, and commercial objectives.

02

Commercial evaluation

Assess market opportunity, technology relevance, competing products, applications, and licensing potential.

03

Licensing strategy

Define the target licensing model, relevant markets, target industries, and licensee profile.

04

Licensee identification

Identify and prioritize companies that may have a commercial interest in the technology.

05

Value proposition development

Prepare technology presentations and commercial material communicating the licensing opportunity.

06

Licensee outreach

Engage relevant decision-makers and evaluate their interest in the technology.

07

Confidential evaluation

Where appropriate, share technical and commercial information under NDA or CDA arrangements.

08

Term sheet

Develop and negotiate the commercial terms with the interested party.

09

Licensing agreement

Translate the agreed commercial terms into the appropriate licensing documentation.

10

Transaction completion

Support the parties through the final stages of the licensing transaction.

Licensing models

Structured to fit the deal

The right model depends on the technology, patent scope, market structure, business strategy, and negotiating objectives.

Exclusive

Rights granted exclusively to a particular licensee within a defined scope.

Non-exclusive

Rights may be granted to multiple licensees in parallel.

Field-of-use

Rights restricted to a particular application, industry, or field.

Territory-based

Rights defined for specific geographic markets.

Cross-licensing

Two parties grant each other rights to use defined IP assets.

Patent pool / portfolio

Multiple patents or related assets licensed as a package or portfolio.

Who it is for

Licensing built around your position

Whether you hold a corporate portfolio, research IP, or an early-stage invention, licensing can unlock value.

Corporates

Turn underutilized and non-core IP into revenue, and find cross-licensing and technology partnerships, transforming cost centers into revenue-generating assets.

Universities & research

Commercialize research and proof-of-concept technologies by connecting outputs with industry partners for development, manufacturing, and market deployment.

Startups

Use IP to build strategic partnerships, accessing technology, markets, manufacturing, and distribution through both out-licensing and in-licensing.

AI-assisted intelligence

AI reach, expert validation

AI-assisted tools improve the efficiency of licensing research and target identification, with professionals validating relevance before use in strategy.

Accelerate

AI-enabled workflows

Technology speeds research and target discovery:

Patent-to-product mappingCompany identificationTechnology clusteringProduct identificationCompetitive intelligenceMarket researchLicensee discoveryLarge-scale patent analysis
Validate

Expert review

Patent, technology, and commercialization professionals check relevance:

Relevance validationCommercial interpretationTechnical reviewStrategy fit
Deliverables

What you receive

Structured outputs that move a licensing opportunity from analysis to a signed agreement.

Licensing opportunity report

Assessment of the IP, technology, market, competitors, applications, and opportunities.

Potential licensee database

A prioritized list of licensees with relevant company, product, and technology information.

Patent-to-product mapping

Mapping of relevant patent claims to commercial products and technologies.

Claim charts / EoU

Detailed technical mapping and Evidence of Use analysis where required.

Licensing presentation

A professional technology and commercial presentation designed for potential licensees.

Commercial evaluation

Assessment of market potential, technology relevance, positioning, and licensing attractiveness.

Term sheet

A structured commercial framework for negotiating the licensing terms.

Licensing agreement support

Support for preparation and finalization of the licensing documentation.

Why IIPRD

Where IP meets the market

Intellectual property creates its greatest impact when connected with companies that can use, develop, manufacture, distribute, or commercialize the technology.

End-to-end licensing support

From IP evaluation and target identification through outreach, term sheets, and transaction support.

Patent + technology expertise

Teams that understand both the technical characteristics of IP and its commercial applications.

Strong commercial focus

We identify real companies, products, markets, and applications that create licensing opportunities.

Global licensee identification

Potential targets across relevant international markets and technology sectors.

Product & patent mapping

We connect patent claims and technology with commercial products to find licensing relevance.

Flexible engagement

Mandates structured around individual technologies, patent portfolios, or broader programs.