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Acacia Research

Acquires public and private businesses with a primary focus across the mature technology, industrials, healthcare and business services industries

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$373.77M

Marketcap

US United States

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Acacia Research
Leadership team

Mr. Richard J. Rosenstein (Chief Financial Officer)

Mr. Jason W. Soncini (Gen. Counsel)

Mr. Marc W. Booth (VP & Chief Intellectual Property Officer)

Products/ Services
Financial Services, Intellectual Property
Number of Employees
100 - 500
Headquarters
Newport Beach, California, United States
Established
1993
Company Registration
SEC CIK number: 0000934549
Net Income
100M - 500M
Revenue
100M - 500M
Traded as
ACTG
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Overview
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Summary

Acacia Research Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, invests in intellectual property and related absolute return assets; and engages in the licensing and enforcement of patented technologies. The company operates through two segments, Intellectual Property Operations and Industrial Operations. 

The company owns or controls the rights to various patent portfolios, which include U.S. patents and foreign counterparts covering technologies used in a range of industries. It has executed approximately 1,600 license agreements, and approximately 200 patent portfolio licensing and enforcement programs. It also designs manufactures printers and parts, and consumable products through dealers and distributors for various industrial printing applications. 

In addition, the company offers supply-chain printing solutions for manufacturing, transportation and logistics, retail distribution, food and beverage distribution, and pharmaceutical distribution industries; and line matrix printers for mission-critical applications within labelling and inventory management, build sheets, invoicing, manifests and bills of lading, and reporting industries. Acacia Research Corporation was incorporated in 1993 and is based in New York, New York.

History

Acacia Research Corporation is a publicly traded patent licensing and technology transfer company based in Newport Beach, California. The company's mission is to enable innovation through the licensing and commercialization of patented technologies.

Acacia has a long history of innovation and growth. It began as a private patent licensing firm in 1992 when its founders identified a need for a company that could help patent owners monetize their intellectual property. Soon Acacia began to acquire patent portfolios from major technology corporations, such as IBM, Microsoft, and AT&T.

Since then, Acacia has continued to expand its presence in the patent licensing and technology transfer market. In 2006, the company completed its initial public offering, becoming the first publicly traded patent licensing company.

Acacia has also been at the forefront of new developments in patent monetization. In 2011, the company launched its patent-backed litigation model, in which Acacia acquires patent portfolios and then partners with law firms to pursue legal action against companies that are infringing on patent rights.

Today, Acacia Research Corporation is a leader in the patent licensing market, working with both patent owners and technology companies to ensure that innovation is rewarded. The company manages more than 800 patents worldwide and has become one of the leaders in the field of patent monetization and licensing.

Acacia has been influential in the development of new patent-related services, helping to redefine the patent monetization process. The company has also established strategic partnerships with major technology companies and media companies, and has been a leader in helping startups and established businesses maximize their return on investment through patent licensing.

Mission

“Acacia Research Corporation strives to bring value to its clients through efficient patent monetization and licensing, bringing opportunities to inventors, entrepreneurs, and businesses that would not otherwise be possible.”

Vision

“Acacia Research Corporation seeks to create a world where innovators and businesses are rewarded for their innovation, where competitive technology and psychological products are fairly licensed, and where intellectual property is managed efficiently and efficiently.”

Key Team

Mr. Darren Miller (Sr. VP of Contracts - Legal)

Mr. Martin D. McNulty Jr. (Interim Chief Exec. Officer)

Ms. Kirsten Hoover (Principal Accounting Officer & Corp. Controller)

Mr. Eric Lucas (Sr. VP - Licensing)

Ms. Holly Hernandez (Sr. VP - Licensing)

Ms. Irene Byrne (VP HR)

Mr. Phillip Mitchell Ph.D. (Sr. VP - Engineering)

Recognition and Awards
Acacia Research Corporation has won several awards in recognition of its leadership in patent monetization and licensing. It has been named one of the world's top ten patent monetization companies, and one of the best patent monetization firms in The Global IP Market. It has also been recognized as one of the most innovative patent companies in the world. Acacia Research Corporation has also been lauded by major organizations, such as the World Intellectual Property Organization, the International Trademark Association, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and numerous other organizations.
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Acacia Research
Leadership team

Mr. Richard J. Rosenstein (Chief Financial Officer)

Mr. Jason W. Soncini (Gen. Counsel)

Mr. Marc W. Booth (VP & Chief Intellectual Property Officer)

Products/ Services
Financial Services, Intellectual Property
Number of Employees
100 - 500
Headquarters
Newport Beach, California, United States
Established
1993
Company Registration
SEC CIK number: 0000934549
Net Income
100M - 500M
Revenue
100M - 500M
Traded as
ACTG
Social Media