| For the Operating Company |
|---|
| Type of Company |
Form of
Collaboration |
Benefits |
Licensee of process
technology |
Shares data with
licensor |
- Avoids technical problems or solves problems quicker
- Extends life of operation
- Increases yield of product
|
Owner of
specialized
equipment |
Shares data with
vendor |
- Avoids technical problems or solves problems quicker
- Extends life of equipment
- Increases efficiency of operation
|
Buyer of specialized
chemicals |
Shares data with
supplier |
- Avoids technical problems or solves problems quicker
- Minimizes use of product
- Enhances value of end-product through better application
|
| For the Non-Operating Company |
|---|
| Type of Company |
Form of
Collaboration |
Benefits |
| Licensor |
Receives data from
licensee |
- Reduces cost of supporting licensee
- Protects value of licensed process & reputation as licensor
|
| Equipment vendor |
Receives data from
owner |
- Reduces cost of supporting owner
- Protects value of licensed process & reputation as vendor
|
| Chemical supplier |
Receives data from
customer |
- Reduces cost of supporting customer
- Protects value of licensed process & reputation as supplier
|