Patent Capital

Patent acquisition & monetization / by IP Rich

Dormant patents.Put to work worldwide.

We evaluate unused patents from companies and universities, connecting them with opportunities through acquisition and licensing in Japan and abroad. Patent Capital is the patent acquisition and monetization business of IP Rich, Inc.

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Exhibiting at the 2026 Intellectual Property Information Fair & Conference

IP Rich is exhibiting on September 16–18, 2026, from 10:00 to 17:00 at Tokyo Big Sight, East Hall 3, booth 3-D38.

Discuss evaluation, acquisition, and licensing of unused corporate and university patents. We consider outright purchase, upfront payment with revenue sharing, and revenue-sharing arrangements individually.

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01 / Our purpose

Unused by its owner. Useful somewhere else.

Technology you no longer use may still matter to another product or market. We review claim scope, product evidence, remaining term, and your business priorities to consider a practical path for each patent.

We check the rights and markets in the relevant countries before pursuing licensing opportunities.

02 / The process

Three steps toward use.

  1. 01

    Evaluate

    Review the patent, the status of the rights, product evidence, and potential uses, taking the owner’s priorities into account.

    Patent numbers · Remaining term · Products · Existing agreements

  2. 02

    Acquire

    Discuss acquisition eligibility and contract terms for the specific patents and objectives. An acquisition proceeds once the terms are agreed.

    Outright purchase · Upfront payment + sharing · Revenue sharing

  3. 03

    License

    After acquisition, we lead negotiations and use of the rights in Japan and abroad, with responsibilities defined in the agreement.

    Conversations grounded in technical and patent evidence

03 / Agreement

An agreement shaped around the patent and your priorities.

Outright purchase
Transfer the patent for an agreed payment.
Upfront payment + revenue sharing
Combine an initial payment with sharing under the agreement.
Revenue sharing
Share proceeds from the use of the rights under agreed terms.

We bear the evaluation, research, and negotiation costs.

Acquisition decisions and contract terms are agreed individually. Neither a purchase nor a revenue outcome is guaranteed.

Evidence / PatentOS

Evidence before the decision.

PatentOS is software for portfolio review, evaluation, and source evidence. Patent Capital provides a route to discuss acquisition and licensing based on that work. Using the software does not constitute consent to sell a patent.

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Before we talk.

What should I prepare?

Start with a patent number, a portfolio, or the decision you are considering. Before sending unpublished or confidential materials, agree how information will be handled and which documents are needed.

Which patents do you consider?

We assess unused patents held by companies, universities, and other owners individually, including their status, remaining term, product relevance, and countries of protection. We cannot promise to acquire every patent.

Can we talk before deciding to sell?

Yes. The first discussion can focus on your priorities, the evaluation, and possible terms.

Who operates Patent Capital?

Patent Capital is the patent acquisition and monetization business of IP Rich, Inc. Company and team details are available on the IP Rich website.

A new conversation for dormant patents.

Start with a patent number, a portfolio, or the decision ahead.

Discuss your patents