Farmilo Strategy

Experience and Expertise

Principal Consultant Bill Farmilo has over 25 years of experience in patent licensing and intellectual property consulting, and a network of experienced consultants available to help you.

Farmilo Strategy's consultants have been on both sides of the table, and pride ourselves on preparing rigorously, setting practical goals, and conducting principled negotiations.

Our network of experienced licensing professionals and IP-savvy subject-matter experts are ready to help you tackle any challenge. From quick assessments to long-term campaign support, we tailor our services to meet your goals and budget.

Bill Farmilo, B.Sc.E., C.L.P.
Principal Consultant

Our Services

Patent Due Diligence

We provide comprehensive reviews of patents or technologies to assess their value, strengths, and weaknesses for scenarios like licensing, defensive strategies, or litigation.

Triaging large portfolios to identify a short list of high-value patents.
Applying real-world licensing and litigation experience to evaluate shortlisted assets.
Providing actionable insights for informed decision-making.

Patent Monetization

From patent mining through to licensing negotiations, we help clients generate revenue from their patents and engage in effective licensing discussions.

Identify high-potential patents from portfolios large or small.
Prepare for licensing by producing claim charts, understanding the specification and file history, and evaluating validity.
Facilitate technical and commercial licensing negotiations.

Patent Divestment and Brokerage

We assist patent owners looking to sell their assets by conducting evidence-of-use analysis, preparing a marketing package and connecting sellers with potential buyers through our extensive network.

Develop claim charts and asset packages.
Work with you to develop a go-to-market plan.
Leverage a network of buyers to maximize value.

Inbound Licensing

Defend against patent assertions with expert guidance on claim chart analysis, invalidity arguments, and non-infringement strategies.

Prepare invalidity and non-infringement arguments.
Conduct Prior Art searches to bolster invalidity arguments.
Participate in technical negotiations as your virtual licensing team.

Litigation Support

Provide expertise and support for all phases of patent litigation, from venue research to claim construction to reviewing briefs and reports.

Review complaints, claim constructions, and other technical materials.
Assist with validity challenges like Inter Partes Reviews (IPRs).
Support the preparation of technical arguments and presentations.

Patent Licensing Simplified