Is IP-backed lending just a way for you to try to take my patents?

This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice.

This is a fair question, as some IP-backed lenders are more of a “distressed debt”-type lender, who focus on enforcement.

We prefer operating companies where the mindset is to grow the company (and maybe exit to acquisition/IPO).

We do not have a “loan to own” mentality.

We want you to succeed.

When you grow your company and generate more sales, the IP (our collateral) has more value.

We succeed when you succeed.