Re: Value of a Patent

Subject: Re: Re: Value of a Patent

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: : How does one put a value on the purchase of someone's patent? Is there an equation based on projected sales or gross margins, etc? : : Thanks in advance for the help. : Dear Rich, : Let me count the ways. How old is it? Is it valid? Do the claims give the protection that you need.? Is there a trademark that will outlast the patent? What guarantee do you have of projected sales? et cetera et cetera et cetera It is a combination or reality and a business decision. The advice of your Intellectual Property lawyer that you can trust, and your accountant should go a long way. : We start with a Realilty Check (sm). : M. Arthur Auslander : Auslander & Thomas-Intellectual Property Law Since 1909 : 505 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018 : 212-594-6900, fax 212-244-0028, aus@auslander.com : ELAINE's Workshop (sm) : E arly L egal A dvice I s N ot E xpensive

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