Patent Portfolio Strategy: Building, Managing & Monetising IP
From Single Patent to Strategic Portfolio
Strategic framework for building and managing a patent portfolio - landscape analysis, white-space identification, portfolio pruning, licensing strategy, patent assertion, and the build-buy-license decision framework.
Companion last updated: June 1, 2026
Key Topics
- Patent landscape analysis
- White-space identification
- Portfolio pruning and maintenance decisions
- Licensing strategy and royalty structures
- Build-buy-license-partner decision framework
Prompts for This Chapter
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Patent Landscape Analysis Prompt
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IP Portfolio Audit Framework
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Licensing Term Sheet Generator
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