Copyright and intellectual property valuation requires a unique kind of business precision. The appraisal of a property or enterprise can have an enormous impact on the outcome of ownership, as well as estates, gifts, sales, and their related taxes.
Prager and Fenton applies its experience --- in research, business management, taxation, and profit participation and royalty auditing --- to determine value as precisely as possible. The firm is particularly proficient in assessing music copyrights: protecting owners of both classic and contemporary material.
Prager and Fenton's copyright and intellectual property valuation services include:
- Data Analysis ---
Gather, document, and evaluate data on the property or enterprise to be appraised, including financial statements, royalty statements, and underlying agreements; gather, document, and evaluate relevant external factors, including the state of the economy and related industries.
- Property Definition ---
Identify the property or enterprise to be appraised; define its marketability; determine the purpose of the appraisal.
- Valuation Definition ---
Identify the appropriate type of value (i.e. fair market value, fair value, investment value, etc.), valuation method, and date of valuation; determine appropriate discounts.
- Report Preparation ---
Issue an appraisal report.
