Heritage Global Inc. Expands Asset Solutions Capabilities with Launch of Intellectual Property Patents & Trademarks Division; Appoints Doug Berman as Director of Heritage Global Patents & Trademarks
March 29, 2017 at 09:07 am
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Heritage Global Inc. announced the launch of Heritage Global Patents & Trademarks, its newly formed Intellectual Property division for the sale of patents, trademarks and other intangible assets. HGPT complements and expands Heritage Global's existing asset valuation, advisory, and auction capabilities by adding new service offerings to effectively market and monetize clients' IP and intangible assets.
In conjunction with the launch of Heritage Global Patents & Trademarks, twenty-five year auction industry veteran Doug Berman has been appointed Director of the new division. In this role, he will be responsible for overseeing HGPT's operations including developing and growing its customer base and implementing and executing effective sales and marketing strategies on behalf of clients. An accomplished industry veteran, Mr. Berman has extensive experience in IP and real estate auction services, sales management and new business development.
Heritage Global Inc. is an asset services company specializing in financial and industrial asset transactions. The Company provides a full suite of services, including market making, acquisitions, refurbishment, dispositions, valuations and secured lending. The Company segments include Industrial Assets Division and Financial Assets Division. Industrial Assets Division includes Auction and Liquidation, which operates a global full-service auction, appraisal and asset advisory firm, including the acquisition of turnkey manufacturing facilities and used industrial machinery and equipment, and Refurbishment & Resale, which acquire, refurbish and supply specialized laboratory equipment. Financial Assets Division includes Brokerage, which charges-off receivables in the United States and Canada on behalf of lenders including banks, mortgage companies, and auto and alternative lending sources, and Specialty Lending, which provides specialty financing solutions to investors.
Heritage Global Inc. Expands Asset Solutions Capabilities with Launch of Intellectual Property Patents & Trademarks Division; Appoints Doug Berman as Director of Heritage Global Patents & Trademarks