Goldmarks evaluates trademark and copyright IP for license acquisition using a proprietary structural-fit framework and negotiation-ready economics.

  • License-side only (independent evaluation)
  • Structured and repeatable (0–100 scoring)
  • Negotiation-ready outputs (royalty and MG discipline)

Problem

Popular IP doesn’t always win in your category.

  • Category misalignment is expensive (inventory, markdowns, and wasted approvals)
  • Brand enthusiasm doesn’t automatically translate to purchase in your aisle
  • Deal terms often get set before the economics are understood

Solution

A proprietary model for category fit—designed for license acquisition.

  1. Category Capability Index™ (CCI)
    Structural fit scoring across five dimensions
  2. Financial Overlay
    Converts fit into lift, revenue, royalty feasibility, and break-even logic
  3. Negotiation Guidance
    Term positioning anchored to risk-adjusted economics

How It Works

  1. Align on category, channel, and price tier constraints
  2. Score CCI (structured rubric + rationale)
  3. Run financial overlay and scenarios (Conservative / Base / Aggressive)
  4. Deliver decision pack and term guidance

Service Options

  • Single IP evaluation
  • Comparative evaluation (up to 5 IPs)
  • Portfolio screening / prioritization
  • Negotiation support (optional)

The Category Capability Index™ brings discipline and rigor to licensing decisions.

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