Côme Laguë (MBA 1993)

24 Apr 2014

Côme Laguë
(MBA 1993)

Re: Come Lague (MBA 1993)

Topics: Invention-Intellectual Property Entrepreneurship-Corporate Entrepreneurship

Côme Laguë (MBA 1993) founded his company, Zetta Research, to restructure patent portfolios and other intellectual property assets from closed startups, develop them, and resell them to companies that wish to unlock their potential. He sees his firm’s efforts as serving a higher purpose.

“Some companies don’t find success but still have valuable IP. That IP tends to be lost, or picked up for little money by companies that don't contribute to the competitiveness of the technology industry,” says Laguë. “I like salvaging them, then selling them to big corporate buyers. The ideas are often world-changing. They might not be appreciated right now, but that could change in a few years when the markets are right.”

Zetta Research helps patent holders—who may be founders, inventors, investors, or lenders—to stabilize, hold, develop, and sell IP assets. Zetta takes an equity position and funds further strategic development of the patent. The patent holder retains significant equity in return for ongoing assistance with development and marketing. Patent attorneys who are involved also receive compensation upon a sale. No fees are paid, giving all parties the same goal—a successful outcome.

(Published April 2014)

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