%0 Journal Article %J Technology Innovation Management Review %D 2011 %T Intellectual Property Rights: Unlocking the Value of this New Asset Class %A Daniel J. Henry %K asset class %K intellectual property %K intellectual property rights %K patents %X Discussing the value of intellectual property (IP) has become a common theme in today’s mainstream press and is now central to the business strategy of a growing number of technology companies, both large and small, domestically and internationally. This focus on IP and intellectual property rights (IPR) is a trend that has developed over the last several years as a result of a convergence of factors including the growth of the patent monetization industry, ongoing reforms to U.S. patent law, the emergence of China and other countries in the Far East as technology-production hubs, and the advocacy of the “knowledge-centric” economy. In this article, we look at the monetization of patents and the emergence of a vibrant industry based on IPR as a new and highly prized asset class. %B Technology Innovation Management Review %I Talent First Network %C Ottawa %V 1 %P 23-28 %8 12/2011 %U http://timreview.ca/article/504 %N 3 %1 WiLAN Inc. Daniel J. Henry is Vice President, Business Development with WiLAN Inc., Canada’s largest publicly traded IP licensing firm. A seasoned IP executive, he has extensive experience in corporate and IP law and business development. Before joining WiLAN Inc., Mr. Henry held the position of Senior Vice President with ICAP Patent Brokerage, where he advised clients on the sale and acquisition of valuable IP assets. Prior to ICAP, he was a Partner with Altitude Capital Partners, where he conceived and executed the firm’s business development program and strategic relationships with corporate IP holders and other IP professionals. Mr. Henry is a practiced speaker on IP and value generation at conferences internationally and has been recognized by Intellectual Asset Magazine as one of the top 250 IP strategists in the world for the past three years. %R http://doi.org/10.22215/timreview/504