The most common mistake an independent inventor makes in royalty negotiation is asking for too much. The second most common mistake is settling for too little. The middle band where deals close ranges from 2% to 10% of net sales for most product categories, and the...
Two patents can be filed the same week, by inventors with similar resources, and produce very different licensing outcomes. The structure of the license, not just the strength of the patent, shapes how royalties flow over the life of a deal. Choosing between an...
