IPDefine

Democratizing the 40 trillion dollar patent infringement market

Welcome to Intellectual Property 2.0

01 / Philosophy

Unlock the Invisible.

We believe the era where corporate value is determined solely by tangible assets has come to an end.

Much of a company's competitive edge is driven by intangible assets--such as intellectual property, technology, sales assets, and brand equity--that are not fully reflected on traditional financial statements. Consequently, much of this value remains improperly evaluated and underutilized.

IPDefine is creating a new standard for capital markets by visualizing invisible value, evaluating it accurately, and bringing it into active circulation across society.

We use AI, but we are never used by AI. Our philosophy is to realize a world where intellectual assets are justly evaluated, powered by exceptional human intellect.

02 / Mission

Build the Financial Infrastructure for Intellectual Property.

Our mission is to evolve intellectual property into one of the world's most liquid assets.

Our work extends far beyond supporting patent monetization. By building a unified ecosystem that encompasses patent evaluation, trading, securitization, and investment, we are creating a future where intellectual property is traded as freely as real estate or equities.

IPDefine aims to become the foundational infrastructure for the intellectual property market.

03 / Company Profile

Company Profile

Company Name

IPDEFINE LTD.

Established

September 15, 2020

Leadership

01

Aaron Benjamin Mollin

Director & Global CEO

02

Mitsuhiro Okamoto

Representative Director & COO

03

Satoshi Nishiyama

Director & CSO

Core team

Five disciplines, one mission
Aaron Benjamin Mollin

Aaron Benjamin Mollin

CEO

Joined IPDefine in 2022 as Chief Legal Officer and became CEO in 2023. His legal career spans in-house and private practice across intellectual property, M&A, and disputes. He holds a BA (Hons) from the University of Toronto and a JD from the University of Tennessee.

Mitsuhiro Okamoto

Mitsuhiro Okamoto

COO / Founder

Holds a master's degree in chemistry from Kyoto University and conducted research in the Nobel Prize-winning Kitagawa Laboratory. He built his intellectual property career at Toyota Industries and NGB Corporation before founding IPDefine in 2020.

Shoji Suzuki

Shoji Suzuki

Chief Research Officer

Holds a master's degree from Tokyo University of Science, where he conducted research in foundational AI science. As Chief Research Officer, he investigates advanced AI technologies and their application to finance and intellectual property.

Haruki Marumo

Haruki Marumo

Chief Development Officer

Holds a master's degree from Tokyo Institute of Technology. His background includes applying AI to the analysis of complex biological phenomena and developing algorithms that integrate financial and intellectual property data.

Satoshi Nishiyama

Satoshi Nishiyama

Chief Strategy Officer

Holds a BA from the University of Tokyo. He previously served as CFO and CEO of Sumitomo Real Estate's Dalian subsidiary and played a key role in corporate revitalization at Dream Incubator. He joined IPDefine in 2022.

Global presence

Our offices

TokyoTaipeiNew YorkIPDefine global network

Global network

Partners and clients

Trusted by leading global institutions across technology, industry, law, and capital.

What we do

Our services

IPDefine Ratings
Sentry

Portfolio at a glance

38

Portfolios under management

2,900

Patents

$2B+

Revenue generation potential

40

Litigation targets

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Careers

How to Join

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Pioneer a market that does not yet exist using your own intellect.

Who We Look For

IPDefine is no ordinary startup.

We are a professional firm that integrates mathematics, law, and global business, aiming to create a new financial market for intellectual property--one of the world's largest asset classes.

The challenges we tackle daily demand an understanding of complex mathematical models, logical reasoning, intellectual property law, finance, and international negotiation skills. For this reason, we seek individuals with a strong mathematical grounding who genuinely enjoy solving complex problems through rigorous logic.

But domain expertise alone is not enough. Collaborating with clients, attorneys, and investors worldwide requires exceptional communication skills and integrity--in short, equally high EQ and IQ.

We prioritize the quality of our talent over the scale of our organization. Bringing together professionals with deep expertise and academic backgrounds from leading universities in Japan and abroad, we empower each team member with significant autonomy and responsibility to build a business that is truly one of a kind.

If you possess the ambition to pioneer a market that does not yet exist using your own intellect, we welcome you.

Recruitment Security Note

Emails from authorized recruiters will always be sent from @ipdefine.com or its related subdomains. We will never request credit card details, social media credentials, or similar sensitive information during the hiring process. If you notice anything suspicious, contact recruit@ipdefine.com.

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Internship

Internship Program

IPDefine offers two distinct tracks for students: Internship Track A and Internship Track B. We view our internships as both an opportunity to gain hands-on professional experience and a dedicated period for mutual understanding.

We welcome applicants from all academic majors and research fields. What matters most is a strong foundation in mathematics, logical reasoning, intellectual curiosity, and the drive to relentlessly tackle complex challenges.

Internship Track A

In this track, students join live projects and experience a highly professional environment where intellectual property, AI, law, and finance intersect.

The primary objective of this track is professional experience. Participation in this program does not preclude candidates from applying for full-time career selection in the future.

Program Overview

Duration
6 months (in principle)
Compensation
Paid (based on company standards)
Role
Active participation in live projects at a level equivalent to full-time employees

Participation in this track alone without seeking immediate employment is welcome.

Internship Track B

This track is designed for candidates seeking future full-time employment at IPDefine.

Throughout the internship, candidates are comprehensively evaluated on real project performance--including problem-solving approach, logical thinking, learning agility, collaboration, and professionalism--to determine full-time job offers.

IPDefine is a highly selective professional firm with rigorous standards; participation in this track does not guarantee employment. However, top performers may receive a full-time job offer including a signing bonus.

Program Overview

Duration
6 months (in principle)
Compensation
Paid (based on company standards)
Role
Active participation in live projects at a level equivalent to full-time employees
Evaluation
Comprehensive assessment of project deliverables, growth rate, logical thinking, and culture fit

Top performers may be offered a full-time position along with a signing bonus.

How to Apply

Copy the form below, fill in the required fields, and submit it through our Contact Form.

[Internship Application Form]
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Hiring

At IPDefine, we conduct year-round recruitment for experienced professionals.

Applications currently paused

We will post an update here as soon as recruitment reopens. For general inquiries regarding career opportunities, please contact us through the Contact Form.