Valuation of intellectual property

HVA’s substantial intellectual property practice includes the valuation of patents, trademarks, publishing rights, film rights, recording rights, software and in-process R&E.  These assets are valued for a variety of purposes including equity investment, loan collateral, purchase price allocation, estate and gift tax, and charitable contribution.  HVA is often engaged to determine reasonable royalty rates or license fees for the use of such intangible assets.