Jeffrey Reuer

Case Writers: John QUICK and Christopher RATHSACK This case considers the strategic options available to a firm in managing its patent portfolio, including licensing, commercialization, donation to a university, and holding options open.

Published 02 Jan 2004

Reference 5181

Topic Strategy

Industry Hospital & Health Care

Region North America

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This case considers the valuation of entrepreneurial start-ups possessing follow-on technological opportunities as well as abandonment options for their project.

Published 01 Jan 2004

Reference 5182

Topic Entrepreneurship

Industry Oil & Energy

Region North America

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This note offers an overview of different types of real options and the techniques that are available to value them. Practical application issues and guidelines are offered for those beginning to implement real options analysis.

Published 06 Dec 2002

Reference 5045

Topic Strategy

Industry Investment Management

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The (B) case concerns the implementation of the alliance.

Published 16 Jun 2002

Reference 5043

Topic Strategy

Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Region North America

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The (A) case involves a strategic alliance between an electric utility and a firm developing pollution control technology under considerable regulatory and technological uncertainty. The deal structure involves a licensing agreement and a minority equity purchase structured as an option.

Published 12 Jun 2002

Reference 5043

Topic Strategy

Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Region North America

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This note analyses the key establishment and post-establishment issues to be considered by managers negotiating strategic alliances. The note also explores the roles of commercial and legal representatives and their interaction during alliance negotiations.

Published 01 Jan 2000

Reference 4887

Topic Strategy

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The case offers an analysis of the oil industry and BP and Mobil's decision to bring together their refining and marketing resources in a pan-European joint venture. The case considers the competitive dynamics of the industry and the alliance's uncertain future.

Published 12 Jan 1999

Reference 4868

Topic Strategy

Industry Oil & Energy

Region Europe

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