Summary
Corporate intellectual property monetization is far from new, but recent years have witnessed numerous noteworthy transactions involving respected and sophisticated IP owners—largely operating companies with global footprints—suggesting growing recognition of patents as valuable financial assets.
IP transactions in recent years illustrate the trend. As shown by the table below, corporate patent owners across the globe are actively participating, for reasons ranging from tactical to strategic.
Already in 2024, there have been sizeable patent transactio…