Patent Acquisitions

Counter-assertion:

How can I even the playing field with a company that asserted their patents against us?

TPL specializes in patent mining where thousands of patents are reviewed to acquire a handful that cover a target company’s product line. We use claim charts to recommend to our clients which patents to buy, and also handle the negotiations. This way, TPL’s clients significantly reduce their potential liabilities in patent disputes. We have closed deals on approximately 500 patent families since 2005.

Patent Aggregation:

How can I take threatening patents off the street?
 
 
Whether for a joint or individual effort, TPL can find and acquire those patents that may eventually be used offensively against you or members of your group. We concentrate our efforts on the ‘obtainable’ patents using the knowledge that comes from having contacted approximately 3,500 patent owners since 2004.

Enforcement Programs:

Can you help me find patents with existing or future royalty bases?

Yes. TPL is focused on finding patents that can provide a return on investment via licensing or litigation. We have contributed some of the ‘gems’ for the most successful licensing programs in the IP marketplace. Our ability to negotiate the best price only increases the profit margin for the investors.

Freedom to Operate:

What if I do not have sufficient IP protection for launching my existing product line overseas?

In a globalized IP ecosystem, no venture is properly secured without adequate local patent protection. TPL has the resources to identify foreign and US assets which may be critical to both defend the product line and establish an IP presence in a new territory.