Complete Guide to Valuation of IP Assets

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Description
A Complete Guide to Valuation of IP Assets has been categorically written in parts so as to make the subject matter easy to comprehend. It covers all types of intellectual properties and, while differentiating the individual requirement of various types of intellectual property, it encompasses within its scope of discussion the need and means of valuation of such intellectual properties. The book answers the most important queries related to valuation, starting with a discussion on what is valuation. Further, it elaborates upon scenarios in which valuation becomes pertinent, thereby answering the question of why is the valuation required. It then delves into a detailed discussion on the types of valuation approaches, thereafter explaining and dealing with individual intellectual properties for determining when to apply a particular approach. This is followed by an explanation of how to carry out a valuation of different IP assets. This book, while keeping in mind various industries and communities, also provides a unique discussion of management, audit and taxation of intellectual property. For a topic as complex as valuation, A Complete Guide to Valuation of IP Assets has been curated as an invaluable guide for students, researchers and professionals, with theoretical understanding of the subject matter coupled with case studies, illustrations and samples.

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Table of Contents
Part I    : Introduction
Chapter 1. General Overview
Chapter 2. Valuation Triggers
Part II   : Methods of Valuation 
Chapter 3. Defining Value
Chapter 4. Valuation : Process and Preparation
Chapter 5. Income Method of Valuation 
Chapter 6. Market Method of Valuation
Chapter 7. Cost Method Valuation 
Chapter 8. Modern Method of Valuation
Chapter 9. Valuation of Civil Suits
Chapter 10. Intrinsic Value of Non-Industrial IP
Chapter 11. Revisiting Discussions
Part III  : Decoding IP Assets
Chapter 12. Preliminary Insight
Chapter 13. Copyright and Related Rights
Chapter 14. Trademark
Chapter 15. Patents
Chapter 16. Industrial Design
Chapter 17. Plant Variety Protection 
Chapter 18. Geographical Indication 
Chapter 19. Traditional Knowledge and Genetic Resources
Chapter 20. Revisiting Discussions

Part IV  : Managing and Auditing of IP Assets
Chapter 21. Brief Background 
Chapter 22. Managing Intangible Assets
Chapter 23. Auditing IP Assets
Chapter 24. Revisiting Discussions
Part V   : Taxation of IP
Chapter 25. Brief Background
Chapter 26. IP Transactions and Direct Taxation in India
Chapter 27.  IP Transactions and Indirect Taxation in India
Chapter 28. Revisiting Discussions
Part VI  : The Road Ahead
Chapter 29. Shift in IP Paradigm 
Appendices

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Author Details
Abhijeet Kumar, B.A, (H), LL.M.
Dr. Faizan Mustafa, President, Consortium of national Law Universities
Vice-Chancellor, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad (India)