Global Royalty Audits Inc - Maximize Licensing Revenue

Proactive Royalty Audits to Maximize Licensing Revenue

Intellectual property assets have been gaining increased recognition, with licensing at the forefront as owners have been looking for new opportunities to increase their cash flow. Companies and institutions leading the way recognize that proper management of license agreements requires that they be proactive rather than reactive.

How can Global Royalty Audits, Inc. help?

In simple terms, Global Royalty Audits ("GRA") works with clients to maximize their licensing revenues while preserving their relationships with licensees.

With over three decades of experience in contract compliance matters relating to licensing, joint venture and other contractual arrangements, we offer a team of accountants and lawyers with strong forensic accounting skills and a broad range of industry experience serving clients around the world. Our clients span a wide range of industries including aerospace, agriculture, applied materials, bio-technical/medical devices, consumer products (including toys and textiles), hardware, pharmaceutical, publishing/authors, software and telecommunications.

We assist our clients in a full range of licensing and royalty collection challenges including:

Forensic Examinations

Conducting forensic based examinations to ensure a licensee's or business partner's compliance with the terms of complex agreements and royalty reporting procedures.

Advisory

Advising on the risks associated with your license portfolio.

Compliance

Assisting in the development of a licensing compliance program including strategies to identify, monitor and enforce your license.

Expert Witness

Providing expert witness support.

Consulting

Assisting licensees in assessing their compliance with the applicable agreement(s).

Our License Experience

Audits completed

Years performing royalty audits

Audited in countries around the world

Of audits have exceeded the minimum audit thresholds for reimbursement of audit costs by Licensee

Why do Underpayments Occur?

Underreporting	Percentage of Audits	Issues
Greater than 100%	15%	Severe understatement; often tied to sublicensing, SKU churn, or bundled pricing
51% to 100%	25%	Major understatement; misallocation of costs, related‑party transfers, milestone timing
21% to 50%	29%	Moderate understatement; incomplete product capture, discount/return treatment
0% to 20%	30%	Minor understatement; clerical errors, late reporting
No Underreporting	1%

Definitional Differences have also occurred in all underreporting categories.

Data is based on industry-consistent royalty audit findings commonly cited by royalty audit and licensing compliance specialists including Global Royalty Audits.

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Global Royalty Audit Services with International Experience

With offices in the United States and Canada, an affiliate in Japan, and professional relationships with highly qualified and proven forensic accountants who assist GRA with the language and cultural challenges associated with foreign audits, we are truly an international practice with a proven track record of successful royalty audits throughout the world.

If you have any questions or require further details of our services, please do not hesitate to contact us for an initial consultation without charge or obligation.

Global Royalty Audits, Inc.