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How to value favourable contracts and order backlog as intangible assets in purchase price allocations. Covers the income approach for both asset types, the distinction between contractual and off-market benefits, and coordination with customer relationship valuations.
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The energy transition is creating a new class of intangible-intensive businesses — battery technology developers, hydrogen innovators, grid management software companies, carbon capture pioneers. Their patent portfolios, proprietary process know-how, and environmental credit assets represent collateral value that the project finance market has yet to recognise.
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How to value non-competition agreements using the With-and-Without method under IFRS 3. Covers recognition criteria, key assumptions, enforceability considerations, and worked valuation examples.
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How founders and CFOs can use intangible asset data to justify stronger valuations and negotiate from evidence, not hope.
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How to value databases and data assets as intangible assets. Covers the three standard valuation approaches, the unique characteristics that make data assets different from other intangibles, and practical considerations for data-rich businesses.
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E-commerce businesses that appear to sell products are actually built on intangible assets — brand equity that commands premium pricing, customer data that drives personalisation, and customer relationships that generate repeat revenue. The companies that recognise and measure these assets outperform those that compete on price alone.
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How newspaper mastheads are classified and valued as marketing-related intangible assets under IFRS 3. Covers recognition criteria, valuation challenges in the digital transition, and impairment considerations.
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A practical framework for using intellectual property as loan collateral in the UK — which IP categories qualify, legal requirements, collateral suitability scoring, and common pitfalls.
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How IP-backed lending works in the UK — which assets qualify, valuation methods banks accept, typical loan terms, and how to prepare your application for IP finance.
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How IP valuations work for lending — four accepted methods, IVS compliance requirements, what banks actually need, common failures, and how to get lending-ready.
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SaaS businesses generate value through intangible assets that compound over time — customer relationships measured by ARR and retention, technology platforms that scale without proportional cost, and data assets that improve with usage. Understanding the intangible asset composition of a SaaS business changes how you value it.
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How to value trade names and trademarks using the Relief from Royalty method. Covers royalty rate selection for marketing-related intangibles, useful life considerations for brands, and the factors that distinguish a valuable trade name from a generic one.
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