Patent Strategy, Monetization, and Portfolio Insight
Nationally-Recognized Patent Attorney
Turning Intellectual Property into Strategic Business Leverage
Intellectual property represents years of hard work, investment, and innovation, but too often, it sits underutilized or exposed.
Decisions about what to do with that intellectual property is more than just a legal decision. They are business decisions with financial, competitive, and operational consequences.
At Hietala Law, we help companies make deliberate, informed choices about how to use their patent assets – whether that means monetizing innovation, strengthening competitive position, or reducing exposure to risk. The focus is not on filing more patents or defaulting to litigation, but on applying strategy, experience, and cost discipline to turn innovation into a financial and competitive advantage.
Services
Patent Monetization
Hietala Law advises clients on monetization strategies designed to unlock the value of patent assets while remaining aligned with broader business goals.
Portfolio Consulting
We work with companies to assess, refine, and position their patent portfolios in support of long-term business strategy.
About James Hietala
James Hietala is a nationally-recognized patent attorney and Certified Licensing Professional with nearly 25 years of experience working at the intersection of technology, law, and business strategy. James has been consistently recognized for delivering above-average outcomes, and was selected to the IAM Strategy 300, identifying the world’s leading IP strategists. With Hietala Law, he works directly with companies to provide flexible, business-focused IP strategies tailored to their specific goals.
