GTT Group, Inc. Releases April 2014 Patent Transaction Market Outlook Including the Q4 2013 Patent Market Index

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Apr 30, 2014, 06:00 ET


Portland, Oregon (PRWEB) April 30, 2014 -- Global Technology Transfer Group, Inc. (GTT Group), the world leader in patent transaction advisory services, announces the Q4 2014 Patent Market Index and April 2014 Patent Transaction Market Repor t. The Patent Market Index (PMI™) tracks patent transaction activity and patent marketplace trends, and is reported quarterly in the Patent Transaction Market Report (PTMR).

The Q4 2013 PMI™ moved to 81.4, remaining under 90. The 7.6 point decline continues the 2013 trend of increased acquisition selectivity.

“We believe the Q4 PMI™ represents the typical recording lag in patent transaction activity as many market participants were deeply involved in completing transactions prior to year end,” explains Michael Lubitz, CEO and Chairman of GTT Group. “Patent Asset Transfers during the quarter are consistent with the new market equilibrium reflected in the PMI’s range since Q2 2012. We should expect to experience a gain in transfers and the PMI™ for Q1 2014.”

Samsung led the list of Most Active Deal Makers for the second quarter in a row. Active deal makers also included Google Inc., Intellectual Discovery Co., Ltd., and RPX Corporation. Obtain a complete copy of the Patent Transaction Market Report through subscription to the Quarterly Patent Transaction Market Report and Patent Market Index. GTT Group makes this information available as a courtesy to the community.

About Global Technology Transfer Group, Inc.
Global Technology Transfer Group, Inc. is a patent transaction advisory firm. GTT Group combines core competencies in patent analysis, valuation, and market knowledge to deliver unparalleled results. GTT Group’s transaction advisory services include Patent Buy-Side Advisory, Divesture Support Service, Patent Review and Analysis, Patent Valuation, Patent Brokerage, Patent Acquisition, Patent Licensing Support, Patent Related Standards Analysis, Patent Research and Strategic Analysis. The company’s corporate headquarters are in Portland, Oregon, with representation in North America, Asia, and Europe.

Dan Buri, GTT Group, http://www.gttgrp.com, +1 (503) 200-5165, [email protected]