If you build a better mouse trap (tangible asset) the world will beat a path to your doorstep. In the knowledge-based economy, that time hnored cliche’ has given way to ‘if you build better knowledge paths (intangible assets) you will achieve sustainable value and long term competitive advantages’.
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Managing and Protecting Intellectual Capital: It’s A Necessity, Not An Option
Intangible Valuation & Monetization
It is incumbent on leadership teams and boards today, regardless of company size, industry sector, or product/service lines, to manage and protect their intellectual capital (IC) as both a fiduciary responsibility and economic necessity.
Intellectual Capital Management Includes Protecting Ideas and Innovation!
Intangible Valuation & Monetization
Dedicating an individual to be responsible for identifying, managing, using, and protecting (a company’s) intellectual capital is a prudent business decision with a strong and defensible value proposition!
University – Corporate Research: Are Safeguards Necessary Now?
Intangible Valuation & Monetization
Should additional safeguards be introduced to university research communities where there remain spirited debates about research openness, i.e., the freedom of researchers to disseminate, communicate, collaborate, and publish at will.
Who Moved My Tangible Assets (Cheese)?
Intangible Valuation & Monetization
An important, but, often overlooked/neglected key to sustaining, even strengthening a business during this recession is to understand their cheese has been moved.
Intangible Asset Valuation Frustration-Skepticism
Intangible Valuation & Monetization
The frustrations and skeptisims regarding the valuation of intangibles frequently expressed by members of the business asset valuation (accountantancy, value investor) community are not wholly without some justification.