Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Steps Involved In Selling Patents To Companies

By Kenya England


A patent is a document that grants the inventor the right to ownership of a patent. Owning a patent does not make one rich. The best way to make money is to sell the patent to companies that use them. Deciding how to sell and who to sell it is a challenge for most people. It is usually a hard decision to make, especially when there are several companies involved. Consider the following factors when selling patents to companies.

The first thing to do is to research about the firm. You need to know more about their policies, mission, and vision. This will help you decide if they are in line with yours. If they are in line with yours, it will be easy to negotiate, as they will be genuinely interested in the patent. Know the history of the firm.

Make sure to advertise that the invention is on sale. Since it is a sale, it is important to put the product out there. There are several marketplaces to list the item for the public to see. Another way to sell is to approach manufacturers and distributors who deal with similar products. There are different ways of advertising the product; you just have to find the right one.

Consider the selling price. The selling price matters. Coming up with an invention is not easy. The owner will want to be compensated for their hard work and commitment in changing the way things are done. Thus, evaluate the company to sell to in regards to the amount of money they are offering. There are other factors to consider when settling for the fees to be paid.

After marketing it, there will be potential buyers who will show interest in the product. Let them know about the prices and all the details about the invention. Since companies will show interest, furnish them with materials stating your price and other details. It will enable you know who is genuinely interested in buying. Let them know about the terms of sale.

Consider the use of the patent. Some products are meant for certain useful purposes but people end up using them for their own selfish gains. Ask the buyer to state in what way they will use the patent. If it is not in line with your mission and vision for the product, then consider looking for another buyer.

After reaching to an agreement, the next thing to do is to draft the agreement. Consider hiring a lawyer to help in drafting the final agreement. Lawyers are the best people since they have the knowledge of drafting agreements. Ensure the other party signs the agreement. It can be used in case of disagreements.

There are many factors to consider before selling to a company. With proper evaluation and negotiation, it will possible to sell it to a company with the best offers. Make consideration of the above factors when selling.




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