Filing a patent is a highly valuable tool, whether as a means of protecting against third parties or as an indicator of a company’s level of innovation. But having patents is not the same as having monetizable patents.

A patent portfolio does not acquire commercial potential simply by existing or being registered. Its ability to generate revenue will depend on the roadmap and strategy behind it. The key is to understand the patent as a tool, not as an end in itself. It is an asset that can generate value, either directly or indirectly.

In the following text, we show you everything a patent can generate and the key considerations for building a monetizable patent portfolio.