Globally, disputes around confidential information trade secret theft are increasing. Unfortunately far too many companies pay far too little attention to these unsung, but critical information assets. They are often the most valuable assets a company today owns, but they are off balance sheet, are not on the fixed asset register (by definition) and their impact is not typically captured in the P&L. They are out-of-mind and out-of-sight and that makes them vulnerable.

There is a common misconception, largely based on outdated accounting standards, that it is not possible to value data. This is incorrect. You absolutely can value data – it just requires a different methodology as it needs to take into account a much broader range of factors than are included in a traditional physical asset or business valuation.

Providing exceptional service and delivering results for our clients is something we strive for.

We are therefore extremely proud of the fact that, since October, we have achieved an average Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 80, a score we will continue to strive to maintain and build on.

The consequences of not understanding your intangible assets and their associated risks can be serious. This months newsletter focuses on intangible asset risk and how to mitigate it.

Webinar: The missing trillions

In this webinar, EverEdge CEO Paul Adams and Dilworth IP’s Managing Partner, Michael Dilworth discuss how to leverage the extremely valuable assets that already exist within your company. Additionally, they provide insights into best practices for recognizing and monetizing your intangible assets and strategies to mitigate the ever-increasing risks associated with these assets.

Today, higher margin returns are increasingly owned by those who License or Sell intangible assets instead of, or in addition to, simply Deploying products.  

This month’s newsletter focuses on how to unlock value from intangible assets arising from investments in R&D and innovation - whether that be through Deployment, Licensing or Sale.  

In this month's newsletter we focus on the valuation of intangible assets: why you need to value them, when to value them, and how to ensure any valuation is accurate.

As companies start planning for 2019, intangible asset risk management should be at the top of the agenda.  If it's not near the top of yours, we'd suggest reading about the level of damages awarded in the recent Cochlear IP litigation case.  At A$380m - more than 17x the amount the business has set aside for liability - it is a stark reminder to Boards and management teams that  intangible asset risk needs to be taken seriously.