About Maynard L. Dokken - Steps Wizard to Successful IP Future
MarkCrest was created in 2002 as a foundation to assist entrepreneurs with Intellectual Property ("IP"). The focus was development and monetization of IP including for technology, financial services and business operations including supply chains.
Things have changed and MarkCrest has evolved since the "original website 2004-2010". In this new world “Individuals” have evolved to “Entrepreneurs” and “Services” to “Networks”. We are excited to show you the new and simpler path to protecting your ideas.
Up and until the unfortunate event or accident of 2009 when a drunk driver almost ended the life and career of Maynard L. Dokken we had accomplished a great deal. Up and until this interruption we had achieved valuations of almost $500 million for intellectual property developed by our clients.
Several unfinished applications in the area of financial services, AI and business processes by Maynard L. Dokken will be completed and filed in the coming years. He was fortunate to have two top lawfirms assist with two patents he had been working on which were nearly finished and filed during his recovery as is.
MarkCrest focus will continue to be at the forefront of monetization for IP. You will notice the term value being used in many forms. The potential of intellectual property is evolving and in many ways undiscovered.
There have been many different practices and models researched by the company and used for protecting IP including trademark, copyright, patents and other types of intangibles protection. MarkCrest and Maynard L. Dokken were at the forefront including Illiquid Assets.
IP is an untapped potential many organizations overlook that can be turned into cash or competitive advantage. The lack of focus on IP by startups and small companies can cost the long term success of their concept or business model. Taking steps to protect IP can be more valuable than sales, product, development or even expansion. It can also add tremendous capital value to most organizations.
Intangible assets such as IP are pursued by companies of all sizes to enhance their offerings products or services in ways undiscovered by the creators. Many technology companies make millions of dollars strictly from their IP and it can also increase equity value exponentially.
Using this site and the steps outlined for Entrepreneurs and Corporations it can provide basic advice on processes needed to find, protect and add that value. We look forward to recovering the momentum and shaping the future of these incredible ideas, industries and technologies.
Try The Steps Wizard - Make a Successful IP Future
Step 1: Idea
The starting point is an idea, a vision, an architecture, the "intellectual Property" that may be unique and could be valuable if protected. Click here...
Step 2: Protect
Is the idea unique? If it is you need to decide how to create a framework to protect the idea. Click here...
Steps 3 to 7 - Plan, Policies, Access, Agreements, Ownership
Now the important steps to monetization. Plan, create policies surrounding your intellectual property. Understand what access means and how to protect. Create agreements to protect access and value. Document ownership.
Steps 8 to 10 - Audits, Infringement, Documentation
It is important to audit your intellectual property and status of each asset. It is also important to understand what infringement means and the best way to approach whether you are infringing or being infringed. Documentation will ultimately be the most important piece of the monetization process. Think of it as a documented audit trail.