Patent Acquisitions

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Many inventors and companies possess valuable patents with largely unrealized potential.

Holding such patents requires a substantial cost over time and unless they are used for active defensive purposes in cross-licensing negotiations or to prevent competitors from infringement, they are not generating any positive financial contribution. Selling your patents to WiLAN will address this. 

By transferring a patent portfolio to WiLAN, the costs of maintaining such patents can be assumed by WiLAN while at the same time WiLAN establishes a revenue stream resulting from monetization activities, which in turn, can provide cash returns to your company. The result is a positive contribution to a company’s EBITDA and/or an inventor’s cash flow.

/Selling Your Patents

Why sell your patents to WiLAN?

WiLAN has been the chosen partner to many fortune 500 companies. WiLAN has signed over 50 such acquisitions including agreements with corporations such as Panasonic, GLOBALFOUNDRIES, Infineon, MediaTek, and ROHM. In several cases, WiLAN has concluded multiple consecutive acquisition agreements with those partners. 

Here are just a few of the key differentiating attributes that make WiLAN the ideal licensing partner:

  • In-depth technical, legal, and business knowledge;
  • Proven track record of closing numerous large, medium and small license agreements, patent acquisitions as well as divestments;
  • Reasonable and business-oriented approach to monetization activities and fair acquisition structures; 
  • Prepared to litigate if necessary;
  • Creative and collaborative acquisition relationships built on frequent communications and trust;
  • Financial wherewithal to undertake substantial licensing programs, including the ability to maintain patents, investigate infringement and litigate when necessary;
  • Experience in dealing with companies on a global scale as well as enforcing patents in diverse jurisdictions including North America, Asia and Europe.

/Acquisitions

Patent Acquisitions

Under a typical acquisition structure, potential companies provide WiLAN with access to their entire or selected portions of their patent portfolios and details regarding any known use and current license agreements. WiLAN assesses the offered patents and selects all or a subset of the patents for transfer that can form the basis of a licensing program. WiLAN also proposes a financial arrangement that is fair, balanced and provides an attractive outcome for all parties. This could include an outright acquisition or a revenue share model.

Ready to unlock the value of your patents?

Whether you’re seeking a licensing partner, looking to sell a portfolio, or want to explore a revenue-sharing arrangement, our team is ready to have a direct, no-obligation conversation.

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