Welcome back to Patent Matters! In this episode, CEO Brad Buehler and co-founder Jonathan Skovholt dive into the world of patentability searching—the critical process of determining if your invention is truly novel. They discuss how professional searching has evolved over the past three decades, moving from physical search rooms to sophisticated digital platforms. 🔍 What You'll Learn The Evolution of Searching: Hear about the drastic changes in patent searching, from dial-up to the spe...

In this episode of Patent Matters, host Dave Hunt welcomes Siamak Riahi and Vivek Katiyar, co-founders of Riahi Patents, for a deep dive into the evolving world of patent strategy—especially for startups. What you'll hear: • The story behind Riahi Patents and its mission to support startups and SMEs • Why skipping patent searches can be a costly mistake • How AI is transforming patent search and analysis—and where it still falls short • The importance of combinin...

In our debut episode, we explore the surprising and rapidly evolving role of patents beyond legal protection and R&D. CEO Dave Hunt, COO Brad Buehler and special guest Carl Rosen unpacks how intellectual property—especially patents—is now a driving force in sophisticated finance, risk transfer mechanisms, and legal investment strategies. You'll learn: Why patents are no longer just legal tools, but financial assets that banks, insurers, and litigation funders actively leverage.How organiz...