Introduction of IP Securitisation in Malaysia

The conventional method of monetising intellectual property is through its exploitation either by way of creating licenses for its use for a fee or selling the rights in the IP for a price. Given the extent of revenue that may be derived from exploiting IP, many corporations spend millions annually in research and development of IP with expectations of reaping the benefits from its future commercialisation and exploitation. There is a growing consensus that intangible assets such as IP may be more valuable as compared to tangible assets, such as land and buildings.

Corporations traditionally use their tangible assets as ...