Intellectual Property (IP) as a Commercializable Asset

Background

Knowledge Market is a Silicon Valley-based provider of technology commercialization products & services.

Our mission is to create order out of the chaotic dialogue between industry and communities of technological innovation. Consumers, companies, and nations are inundated with new technology at a rate faster than at any time in human history. The challenge is determining the relevance of technology to society & human lives in order to put it to its highest and best use.

Opportunity

According to the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM), North American universities spent over $38.5 billion in 2003 on research that resulted in approximately 15,500 new invention disclosures. Furthermore, the U.S. government funds more than $120 billion in research through various programs that result in thousands of invention disclosures annually. There are literally thousands of additional disclosures created annually at private corporations, by individuals and internationally.

With approximately 70 percent of these new technologies going unlicensed, Knowledge Market provides an effective new approach for commercializing these technologies. Our standard for bringing innovation to market is simple: a defensible business case must be made for the application of technology to specific market needs. By partnering with the sources of innovation to build such a case, we provide great value to industry. Both mature and emerging growth companies thrive on new technology to sustain their relevance and competitiveness. However, the process of gleaning relevant technology from the massive databases of technological innovation can be a daunting task for even the most sophisticated organizations.

Knowledge Market locates and evaluates non-commercialized intellectual property (IP) with a view towards meeting specific market needs. Our methodology and proprietary processes enable us to maximize the potential of existing technology while minimizing the risk typically associated with commercializing technology.

Knowledge Market understands that in order to succeed in the current market, emerging technology companies must pursue the traditional goals of creating a sustainable competitive advantage and developing long-term profitability. The recent market decline has resulted in the restructuring of capital markets that now emphasize these traditional views. Newly formed companies must adhere to these values, as the investment community no longer funds ideas alone. As a result, investors are contributing larger sums of money to fewer deals.

Knowledge Market provides a suite of services to private and publicly traded companies including technology evaluation, technology transfer, strategy and positioning, recruitment of key management, directors and later stage investors. We further build value in our portfolio companies by positioning them to receive later stage investments and the follow on funding needed to achieve sustained growth and success.

Focus Areas

Knowledge Market's technology focus areas include Life sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Nutraceuticals, Nanotechnology, Wireless, IT, Semiconductors, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Energy & Power, Digital Media, Engineering, and other advanced technologies.

Strategic Relationships

Knowledge Market assists client companies with a strong network of strategic relationships at leading academic and corporate research centers.