Patent monetization offers Korean firms easy revenue amid economic uncertainty: Global legal finance experts

In times of economic uncertainty, companies may hesitate to invest heavily in new products or untapped markets. But what if there's a revenue source that's been largely overlooked — one that's already sitting on the balance sheet? That’s where patent monetization comes in, extracting value from a corporation's intellectual property (IP). This takes several forms. Firms can pursue direct enforcement through litigation to seek damages or negotiate settlements for unauthorized use. Or more commonly, they opt for divestiture, including sale or spin-off of patent assets, to streamline their portfolios and gain liquidity. "People are looking for new, creative ways to generate revenue. And this is an easy fix, because it's sitting right there," said Eric Carlson, Burford Capital's managing director. "You put a lot of hard work and money into developing IP, and it's literally sitting on the shelf in many instances. That's a whole new revenue stream that can be unlocked." The Korea Times conducted an exclusive interview with the Burford Capital team during their visit to Korea on May 13, whenWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times