Perspective
Apr. 20, 2012
Are we seeing a patent bubble?
The dramatic rise in patent valuations reflects a fundamental perception shift in the way that patents are 'monetized.’ By Suzanne S. Harrison and Ron Laurie
Less than a year ago, the notion of selling a corporate patent portfolio for more than $1 billion would have been dismissed as pure fantasy, but it is now a commonplace event. Today, the "monetization" of unused patent assets has become a frequent discussion topic in corporate board rooms and shareholder meetings.
This new awareness of patent value started in August 2011, with the bankruptcy sale of Nortel...
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