The Dealmaker in the Securities Industry

In the securities industry, the “Dealmaker” is best understood as a function, not a single legal title. In formal U.S. broker-dealer taxonomy, the closest role is the investment banking representative: Financial Industry Regulatory Authority says the Series 79 registration covers advising on or facilitating debt and equity offerings, mergers and acquisitions, tender offers, restructurings, asset … Leer más

High Finance

After I arguably completed my education in finance, as if one could one day finish to be educated in finance, my mentor told me I was going to start in High Finance. I immediately replied: “The same with bigger amounts?” and he said no. High Finance is a different reasoning from Finance. In finance, one … Leer más

Intellectual Property Direct Securitization:
A New Paradigm in IP Finance

Introduction Intellectual Property (IP) Direct Securitization is an innovative financing method that turns intangible IP assets – like patents, copyrights, trademarks, or creative works – directly into tradeable securities. Unlike traditional IP-backed securitization (e.g. Bowie Bonds backed by music royalties), direct securitization does not rely on a company, special-purpose vehicle (SPV), or trust as an … Leer más

Process Patents vs. Business Method Patents with the help of ChatGPT

Introduction In U.S. patent law, an invention can take different forms – it might be a product, a machine, a composition of matter, or a process. Within the category of processes, there is a special subset often referred to as business method patents. Understanding the distinction between a general process patent and a business method … Leer más

Difference between a Pending or Issued Patent

The world of intellectual property can be complex, with various terms and processes that may seem daunting to those who are not familiar with them. Two common phrases often encountered in this realm are “patent pending” and “patent issued.” These terms are associated with the protection of inventions through patents, but they refer to very … Leer más