NAICS 53311 - Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works)
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in assigning rights to assets, such as patents, trademarks, brand names, and/or franchise agreements for which a royalty payment or licensing fee is paid to the asset holder.
Industry trends:
In the NAICS 53311 sector, which covers Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works), recent qualitative trends indicate a growing focus on leveraging digital platforms and technology to enhance asset management and leasing processes. There's an increasing adoption of blockchain for secure and transparent transaction recording, as well as smart contracts to automate lease agreements and ensure compliance.
Another trend is the diversification of assets being leased, with companies exploring new and innovative types of nonfinancial intangible assets, such as digital real estate in the metaverse, brand licensing opportunities, and leasing of proprietary algorithms and software patents.
In the near future, we forecast continued growth in the sector, driven by heightened adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning to better analyze asset value and optimize leasing strategies. As industries across the board recognize the value of intangible assets, demand is expected to rise, particularly in sectors like technology, healthcare, and consumer goods. Moreover, there will likely be increased emphasis on sustainability, with firms seeking to lease sustainable technologies and solutions, aligning with broader corporate social responsibility goals.
This industry is comprised of:
Brand name licensing
Franchise agreements, leasing, selling or licensing, without providing other services
Industrial design licensing
Oil royalty companies
Oil royalty leasing
Patent buying and licensing
Patent leasing
Trademark licensing
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