Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy Services

In today’s economy, value lies not in physical property and machinery, but in your ideas, brand, business models, creative output, and technology. No matter the type of intellectual property you hold—be it copyright, patents, trade marks, industrial designs, trade secrets, open source/creative commons licences, traditional knowledge, public domain assets, data, or other forms of IP—we can help you unlock its full potential.

IP Reporting and Strategy

Expert support is available to identify and audit your intellectual property, uncovering the intangible assets that differentiate your organisation in the market and contribute to its overall valuation. 

Whether you’re scaling a start-up, leading corporate innovation in a multinational, or shaping national IP policy, our services equip you with the tools to identify, manage, and monetise your intangible assets. 

Expert Services

We support businesses, universities/technology and innovation centres, government agencies, and international organisations in leveraging intellectual property (IP) to drive licensing, innovation, and competitive advantage — as well as to support investment and strategic partnerships, and sustainable growth. Our full range of services include the following domains:

Top-Tier IP Insight and Guidance

Our IP Strategy Services are headed by the CEO of  Big Innovation Centre, Professor Birgitte Andersen, a globally recognised IP and innovation strategist with extensive practical and academic expertise in the field of IP. She has led several EU framework programmes on intellectual property, consulted on IP for the OECD, WIPO, and various national governments—including the UK IPO—served as a key defence witness in Crown Court IP cases, and advised major multinational corporations on IP matters. Additionally, she has lectured on the economics and strategic management of IP at the University of London for over 20 years.

Prof. Birgitte Andersen

CEO
Big Innovation Centre

Getting the right advice can make the difference

Why choose us?

Our IP Strategy Services are led by Professor Birgitte Andersen, CEO of Big Innovation Centre and a globally recognised expert in intellectual property. With over 20 years’ experience in the field, she has led major EU IP programmes, advised the OECD, WIPO, UK IPO, and multinational corporations on IP matters, served as an expert IP witness in Crown Court, and lectured on IP economics and strategy at the University of London.

We can provide comprehensive IP playbooks designed to support your IP audits and help you develop robust strategic frameworks. These playbooks offer practical guidance and best practices to identify, manage, and maximise the value of your intellectual property.

We have experience across industries, the university sector, government, and international organisations, bridging policy, technology, and commercialisation.

We enable organisations and professionals to confidently develop and manage their own IP strategies and processes. Central to our approach is effective knowledge transfer. Our playbooks provide you with practical frameworks to effectively manage and operate your IP. Our IP capacity-building workshops deliver executive training for non-IP professionals on IP fundamentals, providing a clear overview alongside practical, hands-on guidance. Our IP Mentoring ensures long-term support and personalised advice, helping clients embed IP best practices within their operations and adapt to evolving challenges in the intellectual property landscape.

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Our proven track record endures the test of time

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

IP reporting helps demonstrate the value of your intangible assets, supports investment readiness, informs strategic decisions, and enhances transparency in annual reports or innovation metrics.

Yes. Effective IP management helps start-ups identify their key assets, protect innovations, attract investment, gain competitive advantage and revenue, and avoid legal risks as they grow.

Intellectual property (IP) refers to a variety of intangible assets that all organisations possess—often without fully recognising them. These include copyright, patents, trade marks, industrial designs, trade secrets, open source/creative commons licences, traditional knowledge, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs),  public domain assets, data, and other forms of IP. These are highly valuable assets that can significantly contribute to an organisation’s competitiveness and growth.Accordion Content

An IP strategy is a plan for managing and using your intellectual property to support your business goals. Yes, if your organisation creates, uses, or relies on ideas, innovations, or branding, an IP strategy is essential.

IP plays a central role in tech transfer by identifying key assets, protecting innovations, enabling licensing, and attracting commercial partners for spin-outs or franchising. It also facilitates the movement of research from the lab to the market.

IP can enhance your organisation’s market position, support revenue generation through licensing or partnerships, attract investment, strengthen your brand, and protect your competitive advantage. Properly managed, IP is a strategic asset that contributes to long-term growth and innovation.

Expert Advisory for Innovative Businesses

Please let us know the IP services you require by completing the form or emailing us using the contact details below.

IP Services general inquiries

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