<About IP Stream>

IP Stream, Inc. was established in 2022 and specializes in patent monetization.

Based on his experience, IP Stream provides services such as patent monetization support, development of IP strategies that lead to profitability, and patent due diligence that contributes to investment.

The fields we have supported include: microprocessors, sensors, image processing, internet broadcasting, energy management, lithium-ion batteries, construction, data processing, nutritional management, biometric data, electronic medical records, plastics, pet supplies, inventory management, recycling, and etc. We will continue to contribute to society through the use of our patents in a wide range of business fields.

<Our Service>

  • IP Strategy Development Support

We assist companies in developing their technologies, designs, and other assets into intellectual property that can improve their business and licensing revenues.

  • Support for patent utilization and monetization

In order to monetize your patented assets, we provide support for analysis of competing products, creation of claim charts, and drafting of monetization plans.

  • Patent Valuation

We evaluate the true profitability of intellectual property assets owned by companies such as potential acquisition targets.

  • Patent sale and purchase brokerage

We assist in the purchase and sale of patents in order to optimize a company’s patent assets.

<About Hajime Ogawa President of IP Stream, Inc.>

  • Background

1995; Having Graduated from Kyoto University, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, he joined Panasonic and was involved in the development of microprocessors and compilers in the semiconductor division and also promoted intellectual property strategies centered on patent utilization.

2010; Moved to the Intellectual Property Division, where he promoted intellectual property strategies including license negotiations, litigation, alliances, and patent sales in the semiconductor and white goods fields.

2014; Joined Nittobo as Head of Intellectual Property.

2015; Joined IP Bridge, Inc. as Director of Licensing (in charge of semiconductor patents), concluded licensing agreements with many semiconductors’ companies / also promoted patent monetization consulting business for companies　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

2022; Established IP Stream Inc., while Appointed as a management advisor to Unison Capital.

  • Qualifications

Japanese Patent Attorney, 2007.

  • Recent Activities

2024 Vice Chair, IP Presence Enhancing Committee, Japan Patent Attorneys Association; Vice Chair, Tokyo Committee, Kanto Association; Vice Chair, Committee for Supporting SME and Start-ups.