a computerized intellectual property trading exchange is disclosed for facilitating the trading of license contracts relating to intellectual property rights . the exchange includes at least one intellectual property license contract relating to intellectual property rights and a computer - accessible forum configured to allow a plurality of participants to trade the license contract . the plurality of participants includes at least one seller , which may be the owner , having the license contract and desiring to trade the license contract . the plurality of participants also includes at least one buyer desiring to obtain the license contract . the buyer may be an investor , speculator , market maker , or arbitrageur , who purchases the license contract to achieve appreciation . the buyer also may be a licensee , who purchases the license contract to practice the intellectual property rights .