Patent Commercialisation

What is commercialisation?

Commercialisation is the process of making money out of an idea or product by any of the following means:

  1. Securing a licensing, distribution or manufacturing agreement
  2. Manufacture and sale of a product
  3. Sale of a business

How do I commercialise my product?

Many people will tell you that commercialisation of a product is very difficult and expensive. However, those who have been successful normally say otherwise. So what is the key to successful commercialisation?

  1. “Don’t use an accountant who drives a bomb” and the same is true in commercialisation. You need to work with someone who has the runs on the board
  2. Having a well thought-out commercialisation plan
  3. Developing an irresistable proposition
  4. Nuturing trust in relationships

Commercialisation Plan

Baxter IP’s commercialisation plan service will provide you with a valuable insight into the commercialisation paths that are available to you and will help you identify which paths will likely be the most profitable.
At the beginning of our commercialisation plan service, you will be assigned a commercialisation adviser whose experience best matches your business situation. Our service begins with a meeting with your commercialisation adviser during which they will ask you a series of questions to attempt to better understand your business aspirations, products or services, competitors and marketplace.

Your commercialisation advisor will then:

  1. Research the market for your products or services, including:
    1. The main market participants
    2. The market size, nature, location and growth potential
    3. Common methods of manufacturing
  2. Research your main direct and indirect competitors by:
    1. Comparing their products against your own in terms of cost and functionality
    2. Advise on the strength of competition facing your new product or service
  3. Analyse how to best commercialise your products or services by (as relevant):
    1. Advising regarding licensing and potential licensees
    2. Determining how your product should be positioned in the market including where it should be sold and approximate pricing
    3. Conducting a Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats (SWOT) analysis

Your commercialisation advisor’s analysis will culminate in a 10-15 page report providing recommendations in relation to one or more commercialisation paths that they believe represent your best prospects for commercial success.

Commercialisation Coaching

Baxter IP’s commercialisation coaching service involves one-on-one collaboration to assist you in developing and implementing a solid commercialisation strategy and then in addressing issues that arise during the process. Baxter IP also provides a commercialisation coaching seminar service which can be tailored to your needs.

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