Intellectual Property (IP) Valuation

This course equips founders and investors with the knowledge and tools to assess IP strategically, ensuring that intangible assets are effectively leveraged for growth and competitive advantage.

1. Cost-Based Valuation: Understand how to estimate the value of IP by calculating the cost to recreate or replace it.

• Learn to include direct costs, such as research, development, prototyping, and legal expenses, as well as indirect costs like overhead and time invested.
• Explore how this method sets a practical baseline for IP value, especially for early-stage or internally developed assets with limited market data.

2. Market-Based Valuation: Learn to determine IP value by comparing it to similar assets that have been bought, sold, or licensed in the market.

• Examine relevant licensing agreements, patent sales, and industry benchmarks to inform pricing.
• Understand how market-based valuation provides insight into what potential partners or acquirers might pay, reflecting real-world commercial trends.

3. Income-Based Valuation: Explore valuation based on the future economic benefits an IP asset is expected to generate.

• Learn how to forecast revenue streams attributable to the IP, apply appropriate discount rates, and calculate present value.
• Understand how royalties, cost savings, and licensing income factor into income-based calculations, providing a forward-looking view of IP worth.

4. Value DRivers:

• Understand the drivers of IP valuation that affect fundraising, licensing, and strategic partnerships
• Navigate common valuation pitfalls and legal considerations
• Use real-world case studies to apply valuation techniques in practical scenarios

Format: Self-paced online course

Duration: ~3h hours

Course Materials:

• Video tutorials with step-by-step valuation walkthroughs
• Toolkits for cost-based, market-based and income-based valuations (downloadable and editable Excel templates)
• Study notes

Dr. Sophie Laurenson, PhD / Executive MBA

CEO and Founder, MedDev Central

With 20 years of experience in the medical device industry�“as a startup founder, corporate scientist, and investor�“I’ve led and advised on valuations across the full product lifecycle, from early-stage concepts to due diligence and exit. My work spans IP strategy, IP valuation, corporate partnering and designing development and commercialisation plans specifically structured to maximise asset valuation.

I’ve had the privilege of working with startups, corporates, and investors to navigate the complex dynamics of the MedTech landscape, aligning innovation with market needs and long-term value creation. I’m especially passionate about building pathways for medical devices that are not only clinically and commercially viable but also socially and environmentally sustainable.

LinkedIn Profile

• Startup founders and co-founders
• CFOs, COOs, and startup operators
• Advisors, accelerators, and incubators
• Technology transfer offices (TTOs)
• Corporate intrapreneurship and open innovation/investment functions

No legal or finance degree required�“just a desire to understand the real value behind your innovation.

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We offer tailored solutions for large teams, academic institutions, and accelerators.

Contact us to discuss enterprise licensing or co-branded delivery.

Discounts are available for female founders and those from select low and middle-income countries (LMICs).