Retain Rights

Retain rights or sell/license your IP to investors with the resources to manufacture and market your product. You choose how to structure your IP strategy.

Your IP, Your Choice

We believe inventors should have complete control over their intellectual property strategy. Whether you want to retain full ownership, license specific rights, or sell your IP entirely, we provide the legal framework and advisory support to structure deals that align with your goals.

Our IP experts work with patent attorneys, business lawyers, and valuation specialists to ensure your innovations are properly protected and monetized. We help you understand all options and negotiate favorable terms that maximize value while protecting your interests.

IP Protection Stats

150+

Patents filed and protected

₦800M+

IP value created for innovators

95%

Client satisfaction with IP terms

IP Structuring Options

Full IP Ownership

Retain complete rights to your invention while licensing specific usage rights to investors or partners.

Partial Sale

Sell a percentage of IP rights while maintaining control over development and future applications.

Strategic Licensing

License your IP to manufacturers while retaining ownership and earning ongoing royalties.

Comprehensive IP Services

Patent Protection

Provisional and non-provisional patent filing
International patent strategy (PCT)
Patent prosecution and maintenance
Freedom to operate analysis

Licensing Agreements

Exclusive and non-exclusive licensing
Royalty structure optimization
Territory and field-of-use restrictions
Performance milestones and termination clauses

IP Transfer

Valuation of intellectual property
Sale and assignment agreements
Earn-out and milestone payments
Retained rights and reversionary clauses

Ongoing Protection

Trademark and brand protection
Trade secret management
Infringement monitoring
Enforcement strategy and litigation support

Real-World Examples

Medical Device Innovator

Retained full patent ownership while licensing manufacturing rights to a medical equipment company. Now earns 8% royalties on all sales while maintaining control over future improvements and international expansion.

Agricultural Tech Startup

Sold 40% of IP rights to a corporate partner for ₦50M upfront, while retaining majority ownership and earning milestone payments based on market adoption. Used funds to expand R&D and develop complementary products.

Software Platform Creator

Licensed platform to three different industries (education, healthcare, finance) with exclusive territories, generating multiple revenue streams while maintaining core ownership and platform development control.

Protect Your Innovation

Let's structure an IP strategy that maximizes value while protecting your interests.

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