Your patent portfolio should be closely tied to your organization’s overall strategy and goals. Ensure that your patent portfolio is aligned with your business objectives, and that you’re investing in patents that support your key initiatives.
Systematic risk management isn't merely defensive—it creates competitive advantages through greater operational certainty and leverage in business negotiations.
By adding defensive and offensive value, maintaining legal health, and optimizing portfolio composition, patent lawyers can significantly enhance their clients' intellectual property assets.
Patent law firms and in-house professionals must champion the alignment between a patent portfolio and business objectives, making it a cornerstone of both IP management and overall business strategy.
Integrating patent portfolio management with research and development (R&D) strategy is essential for enhancing innovation and maintaining market competitiveness.
By mastering evaluation, leveraging technology, and aligning monetization with corporate strategy, patent lawyers and strategists can transform patents into drivers of growth and competitive advantage.
The common executive tendency to view patents primarily through a legal or cost lens, rather than as integral strategic assets, creates a significant blind spot. Move beyond simply counting patents to making patents count!
