What makes EIX different
EIX’s position in the international patent monetization market is as a premier licensor providing access to high-quality Technology Solutions which enable EIX’s members to quickly implement new technologies and achieve their business objectives. The patent portfolios acquired by EIX are highly valued and relate to technologies with high growth potential. As such, this may require more capital than traditional patent acquisitions; however, the portfolios enable a substantially higher return with lower risk, particularly if they relate to a de-facto standard. EIX’s focus is to enable European companies to monetize their Technology Solutions globally through the EIX platform. EIX has an unparalleled team with expertise and successful track records in the IPR and Finance worlds.
De-jure standards refer to the technical specifications for certain products and markets that have been developed through a formal adoption process by a standard setting organization, such as ISO, 3GPP and IEEE. Patents that claim an invention which must be used essentially in order to comply with the standardized technical specification are referred to as Standard Essential Patents (SEPs). The owners of SEPs who participate in the standardization process are usually required to license their relevant patents on Fair, Reasonable, and Non-discriminatory terms (FRAND). De-facto standards refer to conventions or practices that have achieved a dominant market utilization position through widespread acceptance or market forces and competition. Patents that claim an invention which is used in a de-facto standard are not subject to FRAND licensing terms.
There are many existing patent pools and other initiatives which provide licenses to SEPs. However, market participants still need access to licenses for non-SEPs, particularly for those patents which relate to a de-facto standard. EIX offers a unique solution to bridge this gap between the licensees’ needs and SEPs by providing its members with access to other patents which are required to implement the applicable Technology Solution.
We are also able to offer owners of high-quality Technology Solutions a revenue sharing proposition in certain cases. This flexibility enables more transactions and reduces the risk. We combine this approach with a focus on European companies and their international Technology Solutions. With our high-quality Technology Solutions, we expect potential licensees to acknowledge the inherent license value available to them via a membership such that a legal dispute will be the last option.
The EIX team has unparalleled expertise and track records in the IPR and Finance worlds. We have a unique combination of professional backgrounds within technology and IPR due diligence, valuation, transactions, and licensing, which is augmented with a team from the Financial Services and Capital Markets. EIX has a privileged position in the market due to our strong team with not only extensive knowledge and experience, but also with an international combined network which is crucial for success. The robust EIX international network has been established through 20+ years in the relevant industries and includes Technology Solution owners, potential licensees, brokers, advisors, technical experts, legal counsel and financial services and capital market players in the Nordics.
Our multi-disciplinary team enables us to easily scale the business model and the team´s execution capability and capacity. Further, we can effectively communicate with all stakeholders in the terms that are most important to them.
EIX is independent, as EIX is owned by partners working in the company. All partners in EIX will invest in the fund and share the same objectives as its external investors. In addition, EIX will have an external independent board with universally recognized people with deep experience from Financial Services and Capital Markets as well as patent monetization with a focus on Technology Solutions.
EIX has the ambition to become the leader in monetization of Technology Solutions in Europe.