What must I pay particular attention to when valuating a design?
Valuating a design is a complicated discipline. Therefore we recommend that you obtain professional advice, e.g. solicitors specialized in the area, accountants and other advisers. Below is some information on some of the things you should consider. There are two aspects you should consider when assessing the value of a design: the validity of the design and its market potential. Validity When you are valuating a design that you want to license you should start by making sure that the design is valid. If you are a potential licensee, you must be sure that the design is registered. It is also important to know which countries the design is valid in and if there are any infringement cases pending. Market potential It can be difficult to valuate a design right as an individual commodity. It is important however to think in terms of the designs performance to date and its estimated future earnings when entering into a purchase, sales or license agreement for the design. You can get help wi
