IP securitization is a structured finance tool typically applied to illiquid contracts whereby a company transfers IP rights in receivables (e.g., royalties) to an independent legal entity, which in turn issues securities to capital market and gives the proceeds back to the owner of the IP.
Benefit:
IP owners side
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Lower cost of capital and better funding conditions
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Options to hedge themselves from all risks related to underlying IP performance and legal validity
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Liquidity
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Non-dilutiveness structure
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Possibility to increase return on IP portfolio
Investors side
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