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About Us

Our Story

IP Asset was founded in 2005 by Ian Bingham, building on his technical and commercial expertise gained from his experience at Rolls-Royce, BOC Gases, British Aerospace and Massey-Ferguson and BTG.

Ian’s strength is helping his clients to extract value from their intellectual property, through managing and creating highly commercial IP portfolios and commercialisation of the rights.
IP Asset continues today with this ethos of helping clients build value in their company.
2005
Founded
Founded in 2005 by Ian Bingham
2005
2008
Milestone
Another Milestone
2008
2024
Change
Nick Silvester and Sam Auty takeover leadership
2024
2025
Anniversary
IP Asset celebrates it’s 20th anniversary
2025
IP Asset Rebrand
2025
Rebrand
Our company rebrand project
2025
Our Approach

We are focused on providing

  • Commercially relevant support to build value and help reach your commercial goals
  • Clear guidance through this journey that is tailored to your business position, as though we are internal council.
  • Additional support where we can, beyond IP, through our network and industry connections.

What we don’t do

  • Use confusing jargon, we communicate in language you understand.
  • Recommend actions that are misaligned to the commercial position of the company.
  • Charge for an introductory call.

Raising investment

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Exiting

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Licensing

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Infringement

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Disputes

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Competitor watching

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Our team is comprised of subject matter experts that not only have the technical knowledge but also the commercial understanding to translate innovation into value.
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Our Values

Our approach is influenced by our values. At IP Asset we believe in:

Do what’s right, not easy

Even when it costs us. Because integrity builds trust, and trust builds everything else.

Own the outcome

Take ownership. We treat every client challenge like it’s personal - because it is.

Think first, act wisely

Lead with precision, not shortcuts. Strategy should save time, not waste it.

Make it human

Connect personally. Prioritise relationships. Communicate clearly. Keep things kind.

Careers
Who we support
GRAPHIC TO FOLLOW

SMEs & Corporate

  • Protecting your IP
  • Fundraising
  • Competitor watching
  • Lowering your tax
  • IP Strategy & Commercialisation
  • Acquisition support
  • Preparing for an exit

Investors & Acquirers

  • Investment or acquisition due diligence
  • Maximising potential post investment or acquisition
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Causes we support
Sobell House
Sobell House’s mission is to enrich the lives of their patients and those who love and care for them in the communities in which they operate across Oxfordshire.
Parkrun
Oxford parkrun offers an opportunity for all the local community, male or female, young or old, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy this beautiful park and get physically active into the bargain. We want to encourage people to jog or run together irrespective of their ability – this event is truly open to all and best of all it really is FREE!
Status Row
3 women who rowed 3,000 miles across the Atlantic. Challenging the everyday use of plastic and supporting the Marine Conservation Society. If we can row an ocean, can you say no to a straw?