Intellectual property (IP) computer-implemented audit system optionally over network architecture, and computer program product for same

Patent 6154725 Issued on November 28, 2000. Estimated Expiration Date:

March 4, 2017. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Inventor

Donner, Irah H.

Application

No. 811302 filed on 03/04/1997

US Classes:

705/1AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT

Examiners

Primary: Poinvil, Frantzy

Attorney, Agent or Firm

Pepper Hamilton LLP

International Class

G06F 017/60

Abstract

An intellectual property (IP) computer-implemented audit system estimates a value of an intellectual property portfolio. The IP computer-implemented audit system includes a computer program product storing instructions to be implemented by a computer. The IP audit system includes a first database storing first information relating to the intellectual property portfolio, and a database access and collection device accessing and retrieving the first information. The IP audit system also includes a second database storing empirical data relating to known IP portfolios, and a comparison device comparing the first information to the empirical data retrieved from the second database producing an IP worth indicator indicating the worth of the IP portfolio. The IP audit system is optionally implementable over a network architecture.

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