Your IP Officer (YIPO)

Guiding Startups & SMEs Safely Through the Peaks of Innovation

Portfolio strategy aligned with business goals

At Novaro IP, we understand that your intellectual property portfolio is more than just a collection of assets; it’s a strategic tool that drives your company’s growth and competitive advantage. Our experts work closely with your leadership team to align your IP strategy with your broader business objectives. We help you evaluate the strength, relevance, and value of your IP portfolio, ensuring it supports your innovation goals, maximizes your market position, and contributes to long-term profitability.

Our Approach:

• Asset Optimization: We assess and refine your IP portfolio to ensure it’s structured for maximum value and aligned with your business needs.

• Strategic Alignment: We tailor your IP strategy to fit with your corporate vision and key market drivers, helping you make informed decisions on what to protect, sell, or license.

Innovation harvesting & pipeline evaluation

Innovation is at the heart of every successful company, and we’re here to help you unlock its full potential. Novaro IP assists in identifying and protecting breakthrough ideas early in the development process. We provide guidance on managing your innovation pipeline from concept to commercialization, ensuring that your R&D efforts translate into valuable, protectable assets.

Our Services Include:

• Innovation Mapping: We identify key areas of innovation within your organization and assess their commercial potential.

• Patent & Trade Secret Strategy: We advise on the optimal mix of IP protections to support your innovations, including patent filing strategies, trade secret management, and defensive publishing.

• Pipeline Evaluation: Our team helps you prioritize innovations with the highest commercial value, ensuring you maximize your R&D investment.

IP risk assessment & mitigation (litigation, competition)

Navigating the risks associated with intellectual property is crucial for protecting your company’s assets and reputation. Novaro IP provides comprehensive risk assessments to help you identify and mitigate potential IP threats, including patent litigation, trademark disputes, and competitive infringements. Our experts guide you through proactive measures to safeguard your interests and avoid costly litigation.

Our Risk Mitigation Solutions:

• Litigation Risk Assessment: We conduct in-depth analyses of your IP and competitive landscape to identify potential legal threats.

• Competitive Intelligence: We help you monitor competitors and market trends, enabling you to anticipate and counter potential infringement risks.

• Strategic Defense Planning: In the event of IP litigation, we work with your legal team to develop an effective defense strategy.

Global filing & jurisdiction strategy

Expanding your IP portfolio globally requires a clear, strategic approach. At Novaro IP, we assist companies in navigating the complexities of international IP law. Our team helps you create a global filing strategy that balances protection across key markets while optimizing costs and operational efficiency.

Our Global Strategy Approach:

• Jurisdictional Analysis: We identify the key jurisdictions where your IP is most valuable and advise on where to file for maximum protection.

• Cost-Effective Filing: We help you streamline your global filing strategy to reduce redundancies and minimize costs, while ensuring robust protection across all relevant markets.

• Global Enforcement Strategy: We guide you through the complexities of enforcing your IP rights in multiple jurisdictions, leveraging international treaties and agreements.

Licensing, partnerships & commercialization insights

Turning your IP assets into revenue-generating opportunities is a crucial part of any business strategy. Novaro IP provides expert advisory on licensing agreements, partnerships, and commercialization strategies, helping you create win-win scenarios with external stakeholders. We help you navigate the intricacies of negotiations and ensure that your IP deals are structured to maximize value.

Licensing & Commercialization Services:

• Licensing Strategy: We work with you to develop a licensing strategy that aligns with your business objectives, whether through exclusive or non-exclusive agreements, royalty structures, or cross-licensing.

• Partnership Negotiations: Our experts help you identify and negotiate partnerships that unlock new market opportunities and foster innovation collaboration.

• Market Entry: We advise on how to commercialize your IP in new markets, ensuring that you’re positioned to maximize the financial and strategic benefits of your innovations.

Board-level decision support

Effective intellectual property management is critical to top-level decision-making. Novaro IP partners with your executive and board teams to provide actionable insights into IP risks, opportunities, and strategic direction. Our advisory services empower boards to make well-informed decisions that contribute to the overall success and sustainability of the business.

Board-Level Advisory:

• IP Valuation & Reporting: We provide transparent, comprehensive IP valuations and risk assessments, enabling your board to make informed investment decisions.

• Strategic Planning Support: Our team offers strategic counsel, helping boards understand the business impact of IP decisions and how to leverage IP as a strategic asset.

• Governance & Compliance: We ensure your IP practices align with global standards, corporate governance best practices, and evolving IP regulations.

Strategic IP Advisory for Business Growth

Empower your innovation journey with expert-driven IP consultancy. With Tanmay Mittal (IAM Strategy 300 Global IP Leader) as your advisor, Novaro IP provides virtual IP officers to guide your business through every stage of the IP lifecycle.