Ocean Tomo, LLC, a part of J.S. Held, is an intellectual property merchant banc and advisory firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 2003, Ocean Tomo provides expert opinion, management consulting, patent analysis, and transaction advisory services centered on intellectual property and intangible assets.
The firm advises Fortune 500 corporations, mid-market businesses, universities, private equity groups, and IP law firms on high-stakes patent matters. Operating alongside J.S. Held’s global network of experts, Ocean Tomo has conducted critical patent appraisals and developed monetization, risk management, and IP development strategies across multiple technology sectors.