Patent valuation framework. Referenced by the ip-analyst and license-strategist agents when calculating the economic value of IP assets. Use for 'patent value', 'IP valuation', or 'royalty calculation' requests. Legal patent infringement assessment and litigation representation are out of scope.
Enhances the IP valuation capabilities of the ip-analyst and license-strategist agents.
| Approach | Method | Best Suited For |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Approach | Cost of development/acquisition | Early-stage, no alternative technology |
| Market Approach | Comparable IP transaction data | Comparable transactions exist |
| Income Approach | Present value of future income | Clear monetization pathway |
Reproduction Cost:
= R&D Labor + Materials + Equipment + Overhead
+ Opportunity Cost (time value)
- Depreciation (functional/economic obsolescence)
Example:
R&D Cost: $500,000
Overhead: $100,000
Obsolescence Depreciation: -20%
Value: (500,000 + 100,000) x 0.8 = $480,000
Comparable Transaction Comparison:
Value = Comparable IP Transaction Price x Adjustment Factor
Adjustment Factors:
- Technology similarity (0.5-1.5)
- Market size ratio
- Remaining protection period ratio
- Rights scope (exclusive/non-exclusive)
Value = Sum of [Revenue_t x Royalty Rate x (1-Tax Rate) / (1+r)^t]