4.2. Assessment Methods Financial Analysis: Conduct a cost-benefit analysis to compare the costs of maintaining a patent against its potential revenue and strategic value. Patent Citation Analysis: Examining how often a customer mobile number data patent is cited by other patents, which can indicate its importance and influence in the field. Market Trends: Analyze industry trends to determine the future feasibility and relevance of patented technology.
5. Implementing Strategic Abandonment Effectively implementing strategic abandonment involves a systematic approach to identifying patents for abandonment and ensuring that the process is transparent and aligned with business goals. 5.1. Steps involved Conduct a thorough Patent Audit: Review the entire patent portfolio to assess the value, relevance, and costs of each patent.
