Technology Commercialization involves many steps from the time at which an idea is conceived through to the establishment and operation of a profitable company. The steps required to see the successful commercialization of a technology are unique to every business and may include any number of the following:

• development and testing of prototypes
• conduction of experiments
• development of a strategic plan for intellectual property protection
• preparation and filing of patent, trademark and industrial design applications
• writing of business plans
• obtainment of financing, partners and investors
• establishiment of business entities
• negotiation or development of strategic alliances
• negotiation and drafting of licensing agreements
• development and execution of marketing plans
• development and execution of production plans

At Hicks & Associates, we assist our clients through all stages of the technology commercialization cycle including:

• the strategic development and management of IP portfolios
• the development and negotiation of business contracts including licensing agreements