This note discusses the methods used in the evaluation of intellectual property, with a particular focus on patents. The note defines intellectual property and due to its growing importance. It also describes methods of income, market-based approaches, discounted cash-flow method, and the option-valuation methods.
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by Susan Chaplinsky, Graham Payne Source: Darden School of Business 12 pages. Publication Date: October 10, 2002. Prod. #: UV0397-PDF-ENG