Unveiling the Business of Patents

What role do lawyers have in the business of patents and intellectual property?On the Blackletter podcast this week, host Tom Dunlap sits down with episode guest Anthony Brown, a former lawyer and President of Cascades Ventures, who made a significant switch in his professional path when he began working in patent monetization. After spending the beginning of his career as a law firm partner and a government attorney, Anthony decided to turn to the business end of IP and patents and now runs a company that performs patent monetization. On the episode, Anthony explains how he got into patent monetization and what this line of work entails. In doing so, he expands upon the importance of patents, what it means to have one, and the various factors that may influence a patient's value. Although each case is unique, Tony sheds light on the general ins and outs of the patent monetization process and intellectual property law.To hear about Anthony's career in law and patent monetization, tune in to this enlightening episode! And check back in for the next installment of The Blackletter Podcast, where Anthony shares a deep dive into some of the personal experiences he has gained throughout his profession.Anthony Brown LinkedIn