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Owners of a technology must evaluate its
commercial potential in order to maximize its value. BBC provides
organizations and individuals with an independent assessment of
the commercial potential of their technology for a variety of purposes,
including:
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Decision on filing
for intellectual property protection |
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Valuation prior to sale or
out-license |
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Identifying new or expanded
applications |
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Due diligence for investment
or in-licensing |
Examples:
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Analysis of the
market opportunity for a screening test for the early detection
of lung cancer |
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Therapeutic applications for
a biopharmaceutical compound to induce apoptosis |
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Comprehensive evaluation of
medical applications for shape-memory foam |
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