In this episode of Patent Matters, host Dave Hunt welcomes Siamak Riahi and Vivek Katiyar, co-founders of Riahi Patents, for a deep dive into the evolving world of patent strategy—especially for startups. What you'll hear: • The story behind Riahi Patents and its mission to support startups and SMEs • Why skipping patent searches can be a costly mistake • How AI is transforming patent search and analysis—and where it still falls short • The importance of combinin...

In our debut episode, we explore the surprising and rapidly evolving role of patents beyond legal protection and R&D. CEO Dave Hunt, COO Brad Buehler and special guest Carl Rosen unpacks how intellectual property—especially patents—is now a driving force in sophisticated finance, risk transfer mechanisms, and legal investment strategies. You'll learn: Why patents are no longer just legal tools, but financial assets that banks, insurers, and litigation funders actively leverage.How organiz...