New IPScout Service From IP2Biz Identifies Breakthrough Intellectual Property
Service Unearths Emerging Technologies for Competitive Advantage
ATLANTA (January 15, 2008) – Today, IP2Biz LLC, a leading technology acquisition,
development, licensing and growth company, announced IPScoutSM, an advisory
service for companies seeking next generation technology to enhance their industry
position. With IPScout, companies receive an early look into developing technologies
that are relevant to their open innovation initiatives.
"IPScout has become an integral component of our process to fast track intellectual
property to industry. In addition, it is a cost-effective service never before offered
in the early-stage technology space," said John Bacon, partner of Atlanta-based
IP2Biz.
Geared to augment internal innovation processes, IPScout is a tool for companies
seeking emerging technologies and competitive advantages. Starting with the client
company’s “technology wish list,” the four-step IPScout process identifies, scans,
screens and vets promising technologies. At any stage of the IPScout process, participating
companies have the option to acquire technology licenses through multiple entry
points and reduced risk levels. For corporations of all sizes, IPScout is an over-the-horizon
view of new technologies that prevents company blindsiding and allows the company
to maintain control of the discovery process.
"A corporate technology scout is responsible for finding innovative technologies
that will sharpen their company’s competitive edge. At IP2Biz, we understood the
importance of that discipline and factored it into our IP2Biz process,” continues
Bacon. “By leveraging our relationships with leading research scientists, we allow
our clients to see breakthrough technologies that others cannot."
The IPScout program delivers quarterly discussions and reports, and is offered as
an annual subscription. To learn more about IPScout, visit the IP2Biz web site at
www.ip2biz.com.
About IP2Biz LLC
IP2Biz LLC is a leading technology acquisition, development, licensing and growth
company that transfers technology from universities to businesses for commercial
application. IP2Biz’s unique business model revolutionizes the early stages in the
commercialization process, improving the efficiency, effectiveness and returns for
researchers, corporate buyers and investors. As a result, clean, packaged IP is
delivered to business with greater speed, reduced costs and lowered risks. For more
information on IP2Biz please visit www.ip2biz.com.