Monetization & Transactions

At Carlson Caspers, we don’t just protect intellectual property—we transform it into a strategic advantage.

Through our Monetization & Transactions practice, we help clients unlock the full potential of their intellectual property (IP) portfolios with innovative, business-focused strategies. Whether navigating high-stakes negotiations or brokering multi-million-dollar deals, we work alongside you to deliver measurable results. At the same time, we work to safeguard your IP assets for future growth and ensure alignment with your business goals. With Carlson Caspers on your team, we’ll help you ensure your intellectual property doesn’t just sit in your portfolio—it drives value, innovation, and competitive advantage.

Intellectual properties are strategic assets that drive revenue, deter competition, and attract investment. At Carlson Caspers, we understand complex industries’ unique challenges when defending these assets or challenging competitors’ claims. With deep technical expertise and innovative approaches, we have become trusted advisors to many companies across the following sectors:

• Mechanical
• Medical Devices
• Pharmaceuticals, Biosimilars, and Nutraceuticals
• Polymers, Chemicals, and Compositions
• Software
• Telecommunications, Wireless, and the Internet of Things

No matter your field, we will craft highly effective monetization and transaction strategies that support your business objectives–protecting your IP and positioning your business for success.

At the heart of our Monetization & Transactions practice is a simple yet powerful goal: turning your intellectual property into financial and growth opportunities. We partner with you to unlock the full value of your company’s IP assets and create innovative, business-focused strategies beyond litigation whenever feasible.

We understand that enforcement through the courtroom is sometimes necessary. At the same time, we recognize that litigation doesn’t always align with your business goals. That’s why we consider a diverse range of monetization options we know work exceptionally well outside the court system.

Successful monetization starts with a solid strategic foundation that protects your intellectual properties from the outset. Our attorneys work closely with your team to establish robust protections, such as employment agreements, confidentiality agreements, and non-disclosure agreements, that safeguard your trade secrets and proprietary information. We also collaborate with your patent prosecution counsel to strategically develop and expand IP portfolios to ensure comprehensive coverage of market opportunities.

Once we’ve protected and aligned your intellectual property with your strategic goals, our team helps you evaluate, prioritize, and pursue monetization options. Carlson Caspers attorneys are equally adept at brokering high-value portfolio sales and assignments and structuring in- and out-licensing agreements that have generated significant financial returns—sometimes in the billions of dollars.

Beyond traditional approaches, we identify and implement creative, business-focused solutions to unlock additional IP portfolio value. Our experience includes negotiating joint development programs and forming international joint ventures that drive innovation, enhance market positioning, and generate revenue. These collaborative efforts often enable our clients to maximize the long-term potential of their IP assets.

Creativity and adaptability are at the core of our practice. Every client’s business goals and industry are unique, and our attorneys excel at crafting solutions that deliver measurable results. From developing patent portfolios to brokering complex transactions, we focus on aligning legal strategies with broader business objectives.

At Carlson Caspers, we work as an extension of your team, integrating our unmatched monetization and transactions expertise with your organization’s strategic goals. Our proven, team-based approach involves close collaboration with your in-house counsel and subject-matter experts to craft tailored and effective strategies.

We emphasize prevention and early resolution, using insights from years of experience to craft proactive measures that protect your patent positions before issues arise. When disputes occur, we act swiftly, focusing on effective and efficient results and solutions outside the courtroom.

We also understand the pressures of managing resources. By balancing thorough preparation with efficient execution, we reduce financial and operational burdens, ensuring your team can focus on innovation while we safeguard your hard-won patents.

The Carlson Caspers Monetization & Transactions team combines legal expertise with business acumen to ensure our clients receive a strong return on their intellectual property investments. Whether helping protect and develop IP portfolios or structuring innovative revenue-generating agreements, we are committed to delivering the insights and solutions our clients need to succeed in today’s competitive marketplace. Notable examples include:

• ADC Telecommunications, Inc.: We orchestrated the sale of a wireless OFDM patent portfolio to HTC Corporation for $75 million. Our team developed a comprehensive strategy, including over 50 accelerated filings and reissue applications, to enhance the portfolio’s value before the transaction.
• DuPont Pioneer: We facilitated multiple global licensing agreements, including a non-exclusive license to the Broad Institute’s CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing technology. These efforts involved negotiating a governance framework and standard licensing terms for joint out-licensing to third parties in specific fields.
• Exmark Manufacturing Co. (a division of The Toro Company): Our firm secured a $34.72 million judgment in a patent infringement case against Briggs & Stratton Corporation, affirming the value and enforceability of our client’s intellectual property.

These examples highlight our commitment to maximizing the potential of our clients’ intellectual property through strategic, business-focused solutions.

Carlson Caspers distinguishes itself from other firms through deep expertise in intellectual property law and a proven ability to succeed in high-stakes situations like monetization and transactions. Our trial-tested attorneys combine industry-specific knowledge with innovative strategies to secure favorable outcomes.

But what truly sets us apart is our client-first approach. We align our strategies with your business priorities. By working seamlessly with your team, we provide unmatched counsel tailored to your needs. From navigating complex litigation to crafting proactive measures, we deliver an unwavering commitment to your success.