Identify
the opportunity.
Start with a real need. Understand the experience, the market, and where a meaningful improvement can make a difference.
Whitefish, Montana · Intellectual property development
We turn invention
into lasting value.
We develop proprietary innovations, build the intellectual property around them, and bring the right partners together to move them toward market.
Independent thinking. Connected expertise.Explore ICM
What we do
The idea is the beginning.
We build what comes next.
Intellectual Capital Management (ICM) is an intellectual property development and commercialization company based in Whitefish, Montana. We create products, systems, and methods, then connect the expertise needed to turn their potential into commercial opportunity.
Engineering. Manufacturing. IP strategy. Brand development. Strategic licensing. We bring these disciplines into one coordinated effort, with a clear purpose for every project.
The company behind the work- Product development
- IP portfolio strategy
- Industry collaboration
- Commercialization
How we do it
A complete path.
A shared purpose.
Commercial potential is built through connected decisions, from the first design question to the right licensing relationship.
Identify
Develop
the solution.
Bring the right people together. Design, prototype, test, and refine with engineering and manufacturing expertise.
Build
the IP portfolio.
Work with specialist counsel to develop patent and trademark strategies around the product, its methods, and its commercial future.
Create
the path to market.
Align with the right industry partners and structure licensing or IP transactions that support adoption and lasting value.
Our flagship innovation
Beverage packaging
Easy
Tab.
Everyday interaction.
Meaningful opportunity.
Innovation in focus
A small moment.
A better opening.
Opening a beverage can is an everyday interaction with room for improvement. Easy Tab focuses on making that moment easier, with greater finger access and a more comfortable opening experience.
It reflects our approach: start with a human need, develop the technology, and connect design, manufacturing, intellectual property, and commercial strategy.
Learn about Easy Tab
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Our roots
Montana roots.
Global perspective.
ICM was built in Whitefish, Montana, with a belief that meaningful innovation can begin anywhere and reach far beyond its starting point.
Our home shapes how we work: independently, deliberately, and through relationships built to last. We pair that foundation with expertise and commercial ambition that extend across borders.
Meet ICM and our founderA closer look
Get to know ICM.
What does Intellectual Capital Management do?
Intellectual Capital Management (ICM) develops proprietary products and intellectual property, then builds pathways to commercialization through strategic licensing, partnerships, or IP transactions. Based in Whitefish, Montana, ICM brings engineering, manufacturing, patent strategy, and market development together around its innovations.
Does ICM develop its own innovations?
Yes. ICM originates and develops its own products, systems, and methods. It assembles specialist teams and works with industry partners to refine the technology, develop IP protection, and evaluate commercial opportunities.
What is Easy Tab?
Easy Tab is ICM’s flagship beverage packaging innovation. Its development focuses on improving finger access and the experience of opening an aluminum beverage can, while considering the demands of manufacturing and commercial adoption.
Who does ICM work with?
ICM brings together engineers, manufacturers, intellectual property counsel, industry advisors, and prospective licensees. Collaboration is shaped around each project’s technical requirements and commercial opportunity.
Where is ICM based?
ICM is based in Whitefish, Montana, in the Flathead Valley. The company develops innovations with a global commercial perspective and works with expertise and industry relationships beyond Montana.