�It All Begins With Protection�
�Uncovering The Value of Intellectual
Property To Any Business�Angela J Grayson, Principal
Precipice IP, PLLC
[email protected] us: @PrecipIP
Identify and Protect IPPatents35USCet.seq.Apatentforaninven4onisthegrantofapropertyrighttotheinventor,issuedbytheUnitedStatesPatentandTrademarkOfficefortherighttoexcludeothersconcerningu4lity,plantordesignpatentedsubjectmaGer.
Identify and Protect IPTrademarksLanhamAct15USC1051et.seqAtrademarkisaword,phrase,symbolordesign,oracombina4onofwords,phrases,symbolsordesigns,thatiden4fiesanddis4nguishesthesourceofthegoodsofonepartyfromthoseofothers.
Identify and Protect IPCopyrights17USC101et.seq.Copyright,aformofintellectualpropertylaw,protectsoriginalworksofauthorshipincludingliterary,drama4c,musical,andar4s4cworks,suchaspoetry,novels,movies,songs,computersoNware,andarchitecture.
Why Does IP = Capital?
Source:IntellectualPropertyandtheUSEconomywww.USPTO.gov
Source:Spin.com
How Does IP Drive Business Value?
$55MillionBowieBonds(Copyrights)
How Does IP Drive Business Value?
Source:gobankingrates.com
$7.8BillionUSTreasuryIP-BackedLoan(Patents)
How Does IP Drive Business Value?
$1BillionAcquisi4on(TrademarksandCopyrights)
A Cautionary Tale
Source:www.illumina4onconsul4ng.com
Some4mesahandshakeisnotgoodenoughtotransfervalue!
Unlocking IP ValueIPOwnerChecklistü Reducerisk
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ü Don’tskimponlegalprotec4on
ü EvaluateIPintotalwhenIP-backedloansareinplay
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LenderChecklistü Makecertain4tle
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About Precipice IP, PLLC
PrecipiceIP,PLLCisastrategicIPconsultancyandfullserviceintellectualpropertylawservicesfirm.WespecializeinastrategicapproachtosolvingIPchallengesbyleveragingdiversein-houseandadministraAveagencyexperience.PrecipiceIP,PLLCisaminorityandWBENC-cerAfiedwomanownedbusinessthatbelievesdiversity,initsmanyforms,isourgreatestadvantage.www.PrecipiceIP.com
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Angela Grayson�Principal Member and Founder, Precipice IP PLLC
Angelawasin-housecounselforabout15yearsbeforestar4ngPrecipiceIP.AngelaisapatentandtechnologyaGorneywithexperienceacrossthepharmaceu4cal,specialtychemicalandretailindustriesAngelaisaCer4fiedPatentValua4onAnalystandCer4fiedLicensingProfessional…andAngelaknowsalotaboutthemusicoftheMississippiDeltaBlues!
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