Licensing & IP Businesses

License intellectual property, products, brands, and content to generate royalty income. From trademark licensing to technology licensing, monetize your IP through licensing agreements.

Business Ideas in Licensing & IP Businesses

Trademark & Brand Licensing

License your brand or trademark to manufacturers and retailers

Startup Cost: $20,000-$150,000 Difficulty: Advanced Time to Profit: 18-36 months
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Product Design & Patent Licensing

License patented products or designs to manufacturers

Startup Cost: $15,000-$100,000 Difficulty: Advanced Time to Profit: 24-48 months
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Content & Media Licensing

License content, photography, video, or media for commercial use

Startup Cost: $5,000-$40,000 Difficulty: Intermediate Time to Profit: 12-24 months
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Software & Technology Licensing

License software, code, or technology to businesses and developers

Startup Cost: $25,000-$200,000 Difficulty: Advanced Time to Profit: 18-36 months
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Character & Entertainment Licensing

License characters, entertainment properties, or content franchises

Startup Cost: $30,000-$300,000 Difficulty: Advanced Time to Profit: 24-48 months
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Licensing Consulting & Agent Services

Help brands and IP owners develop and execute licensing strategies

Startup Cost: $8,000-$35,000 Difficulty: Advanced Time to Profit: 8-18 months
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