Considerable effort and resource are poured into the creation of IP and the agreements that commercialise it. In contrast very little energy is expended in managing those agreements once they begin to generate revenues.

More evidence is coming to light to suggest that significant value may well be lost at this point with a majority of licensees unintentionally underpaying. As well as a loss in revenues this can amount to a weakness in internal controls and risk management.

Equal IP occupies this area. As forensic auditors and IP portfolio advisors we help companies and institutions to increase the value from their revenue-generating IP. We also advise on putting in place a strategy that manages the revenue risk and so complies with corporate governance requirements.