Figuring out what a patent is worth can often feel like black magic. But, doing so can be critical during an IP due diligence or when trying to assess the value of a company built around the intellectual property.

In this presentation, Seth Northrop, an intellectual property attorney lays out 9 key factors that often determine what a patent or a patent portfolio is worth. Issues such as litigation history, past licenses, the technical landscape, prior art, recent court decisions, and pending patent reform legislation can each have a dramatic impact on what patents are valued. Understanding each may better help you understand how these important assets are valued, strategies for improving and protecting value, and assist in assessing the value of a company or a potential investment.