Intellectual property is not a filing exercise. It is a business strategy.
River Advising works with technology companies to build intellectual property positions that protect innovation, support commercialization, and stand up to investor and competitive scrutiny. We focus on aligning IP strategy with how the business is built, funded, and scaled.
 
Our work spans early-stage invention through mature portfolio management, with an emphasis on clarity, defensibility, and long-term leverage.
 
Strategic IP Counsel
We advise companies on how and when to protect innovation, what is worth patenting, and where legal protection meaningfully supports business goals. This includes patent strategy, freedom-to-operate considerations, and portfolio architecture designed for financing, partnerships, and exit.

Patents and Portfolio Development
From first filings to global portfolios, we guide clients through patent prosecution with a focus on quality and commercial relevance. We help companies avoid common traps such as over-filing, misaligned claims, and portfolios that look impressive but provide little real leverage.
 
Leveraging IP for Growth
IP assets are only valuable if they can be used. We advise on licensing, collaborations, and strategic transactions where intellectual property plays a central role, helping clients extract real value from the assets they have built.