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[titel]. Darko Perv án Välinge Innovation AB. R&D Center, Viken, Sweden. Mechanical Locking Systems. Key Figures 2007. Sales 400 MSEK Profit 200 MSEK 35 employees 500 patents 70 licensees. History. 1977 - Invented laminate flooring

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  1. [titel] Darko Perván Välinge Innovation AB

  2. R&D Center, Viken, Sweden

  3. Mechanical Locking Systems

  4. Key Figures 2007 • Sales 400 MSEK • Profit 200 MSEK • 35 employees • 500 patents • 70 licensees

  5. History • 1977 - Invented laminate flooring • 1993 - Invented mechanical locking for flooring • 1993 - First patent application • 1994 - First license contract • 1996 - First commercial product • 1994-2006 - 50-70% profit margin

  6. R&D - IP

  7. Trading IP Success factors: 1. Technology value 2. Patent strengths 3. Ability to explain technology 4. Ability to explain IPR 5. Ability to defend and litigate

  8. Basic Conditions “Why pay for it, when you can get it for free?” must be changed to “To pay is an advantage!”

  9. Success Factors 1. Technology value 2. Patent strengths 3. Ability to explain technology 4. Ability to explain IPR 5. Ability to defend and litigate

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