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RPX Corporation
RPX Corporation is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2008. It offers patent risk management, defensive buying, and acquisition syndication services.
Overview
RPX Corporation is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2008. It offers patent risk management, defensive buying, and acquisition syndication services. The company also provides patent intelligence, insurance, and advisory services.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
2008
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
San Francisco
Corporate office
San Francisco, CA, United States
Principals
John A. Amster
CEO and President
Steven Willis
General Counsel and Secretary
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between RPX and a traditional patent licensing firm?
Traditional licensing firms assert patents to extract royalties, often through litigation. RPX acquires patents pre-litigation to remove them from the PAE market, using a subscription model funded by its clients. This defensive posture aligns the firm with operating companies rather than against them.
Does RPX own patents outright?
Yes, RPX purchases and holds title to patents, either singly or in portfolios, and its subscribers receive a license to the entire RPX patent pool. The firm also maintains a division, RPX Litigation Insurance, which provides legal fee coverage for patent defense.
How does RPX source its patents?
RPX sources patents directly from operating companies, universities, inventors, and the secondary market via brokers and auctions. The firm's deal flow includes court-ordered auctions from bankrupt entities and bulk portfolio acquisitions from corporate sellers (per company filings).
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