Licensing and Monetization
Overview
All intellectual property portfolios have value. Determining that value is often challenging. Identifying assets in existing portfolios can lead to new sources of revenue through licensing. Our attorneys guide clients through all phases of the licensing process, beginning with identifying key patents of interest, through negotiating and crafting of the terms of the licensing agreement.
Our professionals have the technical backgrounds to be able to mine patent portfolios for valuable assets relating to particular products, companies, and industry standards. Once key patents are identified, our attorneys support our clients with periodic reviews of patent portfolios and in order to implement strategic prosecution protocols. Our professionals prepare comprehensive claim charts that demonstrate infringement of the patents as well as materials to support licensing discussions. From there, we assist in licensing negotiations and litigation so that you realize the value of your portfolio.
Our track record is proven with the receipt of $2 billion in licensing alone. Our strong technical backgrounds ensure that we understand your technology. We also closely follow many different markets. This allows us to provide our client with guidance regarding the nature of revenue generation in computer technology, electrical components, technology transfer, and many other high-tech areas.
When working on behalf of licensors, we develop deals that generate revenue and ensure the highest levels of protection for brands and reputation possible. On behalf of licensees, we aim to provide flexible operational options and maintain your ownership of the technology. Our attorneys are able to provide sophisticated business, intellectual property and legal counsel to ensure that any deal struck is structured to succeed. We also enforce intellectual property rights through litigation when a deal cannot be reached.
Volpe Koenig provides the full range of patent licensing services such as:
- Developing and negotiating licensing and transfer agreements
- Developing licensing agreements regarding patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets
- Securing IP rights from inventors and developers
- Negotiating non-disclosure agreements
- Analyzing licensing aspects of business transactions
Proficiencies & Successes
Technology TransferWe work with U.S. and international universities to ensure applications are marketable with enough appeal to entice investors.
CannabisVolpe Koenig’s cannabis team works with distributors, retailers, suppliers, and investors to secure and protect their innovations and brands.
Wireless CommunicationsOur wireless communications team leverages both litigation skills and in-depth industry and technical knowledge to help clients acquire and preserve patent protection and license technology to competitors and partners.
Processing and ManufacturingWe have experience in a diverse range of industries from industrial enzymes for the food science industry to precision products for the automotive industry.
Attorneys
Key Contacts
Professionals
Joseph P. Boos
Douglas J. Bucklin, Ph.D.
Andrew D. Buschmeier, Ph.D.
Emily A. Denisco
John C. Donch Jr
Jonathan M. Dunsay
Daniel H. Golub
Patrick S. Griffin
Joseph P. Gushue
Gerald B. Halt Jr.
Joshua A. Hamberger
Randolph J. Huis
Dawn C. Kerner
Edward T. La Barr
Robert D. Leonard
Michael D. Maicher
Wesley T. McMichael
Robert J. L. Moore
Todd A. Norton
Ryan W. O'Donnell
John J. O'Malley
Alok A. Parikh
Joshua D. Schmid
Marina A. Sigareva, Ph.D.
Michael F. Snyder
Brandon R. Theiss
Nicholas M. Tinari
John D. Wilt
IP Insights
IP Insights
Blog Posts
Podcasts
- 04.15.2026
From Animal House to The Social Network, college has always been one of pop culture’s favorite backdrops. While colleges are often depicted in movies and TV as institutions of endless partying, behind the scenes, colleges are also carefully managed intellectual property machines. Colleges and universities operate as brand owners, managing and protecting valuable intellectual property assets across athletics, merchandise, and media.
- 03.25.2025
In this second installment of “IP State of the Union: Billion-Dollar Character Acquisitions,” IP Goes Pop!® co-hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue continue their deep dive into the high-stakes world of intellectual property in entertainment. In this episode, they explain the strategic importance of goodwill—the invisible yet invaluable asset that fuels the staying power of iconic franchises like Star Wars.
- 02.18.2025
How have intellectual property (IP) acquisitions shaped the franchise filmmaking industry, and what lies ahead for beloved and iconic characters? Buckle up, because on this episode of IP Goes Pop!® , hosts Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue take listeners on a thrilling ride as they provide an update on the Marvel-ous IP properties that have produced some legendary films over the last few decades.