Components of S&P 500 Market Value: shift from tangibles to intangibles
Source: Report: Intellectual Property in Ontario’s Innovation Ecosystem
The Innovation Asset Collective (IAC) cuts through the noise and helps Canadian data-driven cleantech companies harness the value and power of their Intellectual Property (IP).
As a leader in IP education, strategic counsel, IP generation and patent access, IAC members will maximize the value of their intangible assets, while benefiting from the services of the collective and setting the stage for international growth. IAC will purchase and license patents on behalf of its members, who maintain control and ownership of their own IP.
Innovation supports the success of Canadian companies globally. By realizing the inherent value of IP, IAC helps data-driven, cleantech SMEs protect what is theirs.
Why Now?
Canadian companies are increasingly likely to transfer or sell their IP to foreign entities rather than continuing to develop it in Canada. In fact, the share of Canadian-invented patents transferred to foreign firms on the date of issue more than tripled, from 18 to 56 percent over the past 20-years. Of the patents that remained in Canada, many were subsequently sold off or reassigned.
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As an IAC member, you have access to expert advice and a trusted network to help overcome many of the barriers typically faced by SMEs.
Member benefits include:
- Assistance with the costs of filing and prosecuting patents
- Protection against non-practicing entities
- Access to a collective of global expertise in IP analytics, IP strategy, education, and patent licensing
- Opportunities for universities to support Canadian SMEs with IP
IAC will work with you to find the right membership, one that provides high value at an affordable annual cost. IAC memberships may be subsidized through government funds.
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IAC works in partnership with governments, associations, and companies with the common interest of helping Canada capture its innovation to create sustainable wealth for the country. We are backed by Canadian leaders across multiple sectors.
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