Monetising Innovation: Financing

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Monetising Innovation: Financing (IPM559)

Synopsis

IPM559 Monetising Innovation: Financing looks at the growing awareness in recent years that intellectual property (IP) assets can be monetised. Students will learn how to value IP assets by considering how to effectively leverage the knowledge, technology, trade secrets, patents, trade marks as well as the structures and processes that are critical across different industries. The course will cover the review of relevant information relating to IP and evaluation of the key considerations for selecting the appropriate IP financing structure.

Level: 5
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JAN

Topics

Review of Organisation’s IP Assets
Objectives of IP Financing
Types of IP Financial Structure
Types of IP Marketplace Platforms
IP Legislation
Government Regulations
Relevant Financial Standards (1)
Relevant Financial Standards (2)
Issues in IP Financing
Trends and Developments
Factors Affecting IP Financing Potential
Relevant Stakeholders and IP Experts.

Learning Outcome

Examine the purpose and benefits of IP financing
Compare and contrast the various types of IP financial structure
Distinguish the various types of IP marketplace platforms in IP financing
Apply the relevant legislation and government regulations in Singapore
Prepare an overview of the relevant financial standards on intangible assets and accounting
Interpret issues in IP financing
Discuss recent trends and developments in IP financing
Identify factors that affect IP financing potential
Analyse relevant information relating to IP appropriately to reflect IP financing decisions
Evaluate key considerations for selecting appropriate structure to support IP strategies
Determine relevant next steps aligned to IP strategies in collaboration with stakeholders and IP experts