Patents

Building the Future of Innovation

ROYCE IP Asset Management provides full-spectrum patent services — transforming innovation into protected, marketable value.
We manage every stage of the patent process, from initial strategy and search to global registration, enforcement, and commercialization.

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Strategic Patent Search & Opinion

Every innovation begins with strategic insight. We conduct comprehensive patentability searches and issue expert opinion letters to identify opportunities, anticipate challenges, and define your path to protection and market success.

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Provisional & Non-Provisional Filings

We prepare, draft, and file provisional and non-provisional applications with precision and foresight — ensuring your inventions receive early protection while optimizing long-term enforceability. Our team tailors each filing to your innovation, market goals, and competitive landscape.

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Patent Prosecution & Global Coordination

Navigating global IP systems requires experience and reach.
We represent clients before the USPTO and coordinate international filings under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) through trusted foreign associates. Our proactive approach ensures your applications are advanced, defended, and aligned with evolving global standards.

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Freedom to Operate (FTO) Analysis

Before entering the market, we evaluate potential risks and identify pathways for safe commercialization.
Our FTO reviews integrate legal analysis with product design and strategic insight — helping you innovate confidently and avoid infringement pitfalls.

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Portfolio Management & Monetization

A patent is more than protection — it’s an asset.
We structure, manage, and grow patent portfolios to enhance enterprise value, attract investment, and support strategic expansion.
Whether preparing for sale, acquisition, or public offering, ROYCE IP ensures your IP works as hard as you do.

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Licensing, Transactions & Commercialization

From technology transfers to licensing agreements and joint ventures, we bridge innovation and opportunity. Our firm structures transactions that secure your rights, expand your market reach, and maximize financial return.

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Patent Due Diligence

In acquisitions, investments, or corporate reorganizations, we perform comprehensive IP due diligence to determine the value, enforceability, and strength of patent assets. Our analysis provides clear, actionable intelligence to guide your strategic decisions.

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Patent Enforcement & Defense

When your rights are challenged, we respond with precision and authority. Our attorneys represent clients in infringement, opposition, and reexamination proceedings, protecting your competitive edge and asserting your ownership with strength.

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Patent Term Extensions & Specialized Rights

We provide expert guidance on Patent Term Extensions (PTEs) for pharmaceuticals and medical devices, ensuring compliance with complex regulations while maximizing market exclusivity. We also assist innovators in securing Plant Breeder’s Rights and other emerging protections in biotechnology and agriculture.

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Partnering Innovation with Enterprise

At ROYCE IP Asset Management, we don’t just protect ideas — we position them for growth. Through strategic protection, proactive management, and business-minded guidance, we help transform your intellectual property into sustainable, long-term enterprise value.