Patent risk is an expected cost of doing business in today’s technology-driven economy, and it’s no longer limited to traditional tech companies. RPX Membership provides operating companies a more efficient and less expensive way to manage it.
We acquire patents and patent rights to sublicense to members in an efficient manner, removing threats from the market before they become costly disputes and enabling the parties to resolve active litigation after they do.
When we identify patents that pose a risk to our members, we move to acquire or license those rights before they can be asserted, eliminating the threat entirely. Members also receive immediate license rights to all patent assets owned by RPX from the moment their membership begins.
Because we resolve disputes that impact many companies at once, we deliver uniquely efficient outcomes. For particularly significant disputes, RPX can facilitate syndicated transactions, larger negotiated resolutions in which members may voluntarily choose to contribute beyond their membership fees to address serious or high-stakes litigation.
Every RPX member has a dedicated Client Relations representative who helps ensure you’re getting full value from your membership.
Your Client Relations rep actively monitors your patent risk landscape, keeps you informed of relevant transactions and developments, and is available to answer questions and facilitate access to RPX’s broader team of deal makers, analysts, and advisors.
Having a knowledgeable, responsive contact is especially valuable for members managing ongoing patent risk involving complex portfolios or actively litigious market sectors. It is equally critical for members without dedicated in-house IP staff, where the overwhelming complexity and cost of patent litigation strains limited internal resources.
RPX members gain access to a comprehensive suite of research, analysis, and intelligence tools built on nearly 20 years of proprietary transactional data.
Members receive regular updates on patent litigation activity, NPE behavior, and market trends through a suite of newsletters and reports:
Members can also request custom research projects tailored to their specific needs, from analysis of trial tactics and court trends to broader questions of corporate strategy and patent policy.
RPX’s research draws on available data from all over the world, including from U.S. district courts, the Federal Circuit, the US Patent and Trademark Office, and Chinese patent litigation.
RPX’s Prior Art Search Program is a proactive, centralized resource for identifying prior art against NPE-asserted patents, helping members challenge the validity of patents being used against them.
The program targets approximately 200 patents per year, focusing on NPE patents asserted for the first time against RPX members. Searches are conducted by experienced in-house analysts and trusted third-party vendors, with reports typically delivered within six weeks. Members have exclusive access to RPX’s prior art database.
1,395+ patents with prior art search reports available
850+ reports published
730+ administrative validity challenges cited prior art identified in RPX reports
RPX membership includes access to an active and growing network of peers facing similar patent risks and challenges.
Our annual proprietary conferences that offer substantive programming and unparalleled peer networking opportunities, are exclusively for members, with no media, outside counsel, or other service providers in attendance.
RPX Community offers in-person and virtual events ranging from informative, data-driven webinars to interactive, social activities. The Community program provides members with these networking opportunities throughout the year, taking place across the US, Europe, and Asia.
The growing RPX network includes over 300 members, representing companies across nine major industries.
Every company’s patent risk profile is different, and we want to understand yours. Set up a time to talk with us and find out if RPX membership is the right solution for your business.
