| 20080201187 | METHOD FOR MANAGING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY - A search algorithm is provided in an intellectual property (IP) management system for determining an optimal IP portfolio. The search algorithm generates and evaluates a plurality of IP portfolios using objective functions to find an IP portfolio that most nearly optimizes at least one goal. The goals to be optimized includes, for example, minimizing the costs of procuring the IP assets or maximizing the growth potential of the IP portfolio. | 08-21-2008 |
