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16 February 2015PatentsArt Monk

Patent business: Roadblocks to a successful sale

Some of the potential hazards preventing a successful sale can be avoided by taking action long before the portfolio goes to market, while other roadblocks have to be dealt with in real time. Here are some examples of potential pitfalls.

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