John Amster on why his new IP business could be a lot bigger than RPX
Over the last couple of years more details of RPX co-founder John Amster’s next move have emerged as his vision for a new play in the IP-focused legal services industry has slowly taken shape. Last year we revealed that his new company would be called Rowan TELS (the last part stands for technology enabled legal services). Its patent piece is divided between a services arm that to begin with is focused on preparation and prosecution work, and a consulting operation to advise on patent deals.
