What is RiZ?
One discipline looks at the company and its business; the other at inventions and law.
RiZ brings these two areas of expertise together under one brand to support better IP decisions and execution.
The new internal structure already held more than one source of technical value.
From analysis to judgment
IP landscaping and other forms of analysis are inputs to a decision—not the decision itself.
What matters is identifying the different possibilities within a technology, considering what could become a competitive axis several years from now, and translating that insight into the rights you design today.
What was missed was the future value of that invention.
RiZ brings years of in-house IP experience—moving between business, R&D and market realities, and making these judgments in practice.
So, RiZ.
The point is not to have two organizations doing the same work.
It is to have different disciplines work together while each remains responsible for its own role.
Invention & Law
From the perspective of invention and law, the patent office handles rights design, specifications, filings, prosecution, appeals and related patent practice.
Connecting the value of an invention to the future of the business. Read the thinking behind that approach.
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Different disciplines,
one value.
Business & Enterprise
From the perspective of business and enterprise, we identify the IP that matters, compare options and priorities, and support how IP activity should move forward.
Making IP work for your business. Read the thinking behind that approach.
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The two organizations collaborate under the RiZ brand. For each matter, we clearly explain the respective roles and which organization will be the contracting party.
Relationship with RiZ
We do not want a relationship that exists only when there is a formal matter to handle. We value being someone you can talk to about small uncertainties inside the company—even before the issue is fully formed.
“We have an IP report meeting next week. I am not sure this explanation will come across clearly...”
“Let’s think through the core message and how to present it. We can help shape it into something that works inside your organization.”
“R&D has come up with a new idea, but should we really file a patent application for it?”
“Let’s not assume filing is the answer. We can start with how the business intends to use the idea.”
“A joint-development project is moving ahead, but I am not sure whether we are safe to proceed as we are...”
“We will look not only at the contract terms, but also at how the results may be used and what they mean for the future business.”
“I am concerned about a competitor’s moves. Our sales and market share have also started to slip...”
“Let’s look at the competitive, market and business situation together—not just the IP.”
“I cannot even put the problem into words yet. I just want to talk it through for a few minutes...”
“That is fine. We can start by talking and work out the issue together.”
We keep talking until the reasoning is clear and you are comfortable with the decision.
The reassurance of having someone to talk to—also for IP.From philosophy to practice
See the pages below for our support areas, how we work, the roles of our two organizations, and the professionals you will work with.
Start with the question
Even if the issue is not yet fully defined, you are welcome to speak with any member of RiZ.
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