How we work
From consultation
to execution.
Here is how we proceed after your initial inquiry, in five steps.
We confirm what is needed, step by step.
Getting started
To get started, all we needis a brief outline of the matter.
Tell us what is happening now—for example, an upcoming product announcement, the start of a joint-development project, or consideration of foreign filings. You do not need to decide exactly what work to request at the outset.
Five steps
After your inquiry,we proceed in five steps.
The details and sequence are adjusted to the matter. If a deadline is approaching, please tell us at the outset.
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01CONTACT
Contact us
Send us a brief outline of the matter, your preferred timing or deadline, and your contact details. Detailed materials and confidential information are not needed at this stage.
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02FIRST MEETING
Initial discussion
We ask about the business context, technology or product, any counterparties, domestic or overseas plans, deadlines and other relevant background.
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03SCOPE & PLAN
Confirm the scope of support
We confirm the scope, the responsible RiZ organization, fees and schedule, and provide an estimate and proposed approach where appropriate.
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04ACTION
Engagement & execution
Once you are comfortable with the scope, we proceed with the required work, such as filings, searches, contracts, international matters or support for IP operations.
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05FOLLOW-UP
Follow-up & review
As the matter or business changes, we discuss any additional work or adjustments to the approach as needed.
Contact
Please send us
a brief outline of the matter.
Please do not enter unpublished inventions, trade secrets, contractual confidential information or other highly sensitive details in the form. Start with a brief outline; we will explain how to share materials securely after receiving your inquiry.