Concept

Following a successful inception in 2014, Premier Cercle™ is teaming up with Institutional Investor Magazine and Managing Intellectual Property to organize a sequel of the IP Finance that will showcase and discuss the best practices from patent holders, entitled, investors, bankers, financiers, PE, firms, regulators, plaintiffs and defendants which make the most of their immaterial assets and intangible capital.

This initiative led to the observation that, in today’s “knowledge economy” – after a century-long industrial revolution and a 30 year-long services economy – corporations are only beginning to tap into the potential of IP, and that the recent multi-billion dollar deals on patent and trademarks portfolios and IP assets-backed financing have kicked-off a sustainable trend. We believe this innovative approach on IP - as a new pillar of corporate finance - is a rising trend that will consolidate and give a definitive edge to those who apprehend it now.

Fundamentals

Date: Thursday May 14, 2015
Venue: The New York Palace, an architectural gem on Madison Avenue,
a truly iconic New York City hotel

Themes & program

The program is designed to give both a deep understanding of how IPR are involved with finance and an international point of view.
The program is structured in 3 parts: Assets, Transactions and Challenges.

The event will provide a high-level discussion and unparalleled networking opportunities.

Target audience & speakers

The goal is to increase IP awareness in the Financial Community by benchmarking the best practices of those who are ahead of the game. The event is also aimed at gathering international speakers and attendees, such as:
CEOs, CFOs, Board Members of Fortune 500 Corporations, Investors (institutional, funds, activists), Investment bankers (corporate, debt, M&A), Consultants and advisors (strategy, financial, transaction advisory services, legal, IP).

IP Finance 2014

Premier Cercle, in association with Institutional Investor & Managing IP gathered more than 100 participants for the IP Finance 2014, which took place in the New-York Palace, May 8, 2014.