When Defense Becomes Offense: Operating Companies, Monetization Partners, and Strategic IP Value

13th Annual IP Dealmakers Forum

Nov
3
2026

Date: November 3, 2026

Location: Austin, TX

Adam Rizk, ITC Practice Co-chair, is moderating a panel discussion during the 13th Annual IP Dealmakers Forum, which brings together senior leaders from across the intellectual property (IP) ecosystem to explore the business, legal, and strategic issues shaping IP value.

The panel, "When Defense Becomes Offense: Operating Companies, Monetization Partners, and Strategic IP Value," shares perspectives from an operating technology company, IP advisory and commercialization firms, and a legal finance provider. Adam and the panelists are examining why operating companies are becoming more active with their IP, when it makes sense to monetize internally or work with an external partner, and how companies can pursue value without undermining their wider business goals.

The annual IP Dealmakers Forum combines thought leadership with networking and dealmaking opportunities for companies, investors, legal professionals, and IP specialists.

Professionals

  • Adam S. Rizk

    • Related Practices

  • International Trade Commission Section 337
  • Strategic IP Monetization & Licensing

    • Speakers

    Adam S. Rizk

    Adam S. Rizk

    Moderator

    Adam S. Rizk is a Member at Mintz whose practice focuses on intellectual property, specifically patent litigation. His work covers portfolio analysis, patent infringement analyses, patent validity analyses, claim construction, discovery issues, and trial preparation.