GE Ventures

GE Ventures, as described on the listing, is the part of GE that licenses its intellectual property and technology to other companies. It helps partners gain access to patents, trademarks and copyrights, and supports them as they bring the technology into their own products.

What GE Ventures does

• Patent licensing: access to GE's patent portfolio together with technical guidance to speed up development.
• Trademark licensing: use of the GE brand in markets close to GE's own, where recognition is strongest.
• Patent pools: new pools set up to support industry standards and wider adoption of new technology.
• Business creation: working with outside partners to build business models and new companies around long-term use of the IP.
• Technology transfer: training and guidance for partners onboarding new technology and know-how.
• Asset sales: help raising capital by selling non-core intellectual property.

Who it serves

Licensees and partners across sectors including materials, advanced manufacturing and energy. One example named is a co-branded turbine oil developed with an oil company, and another is a red phosphor used in lighting and displays.

Key facts

• Areas licensed: trademarks, lighting and display materials, advanced manufacturing