A nonprofit organization retained CRA to appraise a portfolio of intellectual property, including domain names, for purposes of a possible contribution to a joint venture with a third party. CRA professionals provided a range of potential values and a detailed sensitivity analysis that was used during the negotiation process. As a result of CRA’s valuation analyses, the nonprofit organization was able to secure a significant equity position in the joint venture resulting from the contribution of the intellectual property.
China refines how to determine patent damages
China’s patent law was promulgated in 1984 and amended three times prior to 2020 (in 1992, 2000, and 2008). On October 17, 2020, the National People’s Congress...