As the world moves from pandemic to inflation, rising energy prices, global conflict, and uncertainty, companies will seek alternative ways to raise capital. Unusual times call for creativity, and intellectual property can offer creative ways of generating value.

There are four basic types of intellectual property, including trademarks, copyrights, patents and trade secrets. Each type of intellectual property has typical uses, but each can also be used in other ways to make money. Broadly speaking, these uses of intellectual property are referred to as IP monetization.