Patents, Trademarks, and Licensing the Technology
Essential features of the Maltin® System are protected by patents, the majority of which have already been granted and others which are pending. There is also considerable intellectual property involved in building and operating the system which is unique and is only released to licensees.
Organic Power operates three levels of licensing:
- Regional Licence
- Top Licence
- Plant Licence
Summary of Organic Power Licensing Structure
| Regional Licence |
Geographical area, usually a country or a part of a country and all waste streams |
To another Regional Licensee for part of the area
To a Top licensee
To a Plant licensee |
OPL
Another Regional Licensee |
Based on population of country, Gross Domestic Product per person and Human Development Index |
| Top Licence |
Geographical area and one technical field or waste stream |
To another sub Top Licensee for part of the area
To a Plant Licensee |
OPL
Regional Licensee
Another Top Licensee |
Based on population of country, Gross Domestic Product per person and Human Development Index. Usually one fifth of the Regional Licence Fee |
| Plant Licence |
One plant at one site only |
None |
OPL
Regional Licensee
Top Licensee |
Based on capital cost of plant |
Licences, or Options on Licences, have been sold on some areas of the world, however there are many areas still available. Enquiries about licences for various regions of the world should be addressed to enquiries@organic-power.co.uk