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Why Didn't a Lawyer Start this Company?

By Neil J. Squillante | Thursday, June 29, 2006

Ocean Tomo is a fascinating company — a merchant bank that specializes in intellectual property. For example, the company appraises patents and trademarks, holds patent auctions, provides experts for IP litigation, provides risk management services and insurance to protect trade secrets, and will soon launch a publicly-traded index fund that tracks stocks with strong IP portfolios. Sadly, while a lawyer should have started this company, that's not the case. It was founded by an investment banker. Learn more.

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