Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held vs Richardson Oliver (ROL Group)
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of 11 Best Fractional Chief IP Officer & IP Strategy Providers 2026. Last verified August 25, 2026.
The short answer
Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held ranks higher on Top 11 (#5 vs #8) for Founders, CEOs and boards of companies with patents, data or know-how earning nothing. The valuation and testimony heavyweight, advisory by engagement rather than embedded leadership
At a glance
| Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held | Richardson Oliver (ROL Group) | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #5 / 11 Best Fractional Chief IP Officer & IP Strategy Providers 2026 | #8 / 11 Best Fractional Chief IP Officer & IP Strategy Providers 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.5 | 7 |
| Best for | Litigation-grade IP valuation, damages testimony, transactions | Patent buy, sell and licensing decisions backed by real transaction data |
| Pricing | pricing undisclosed | pricing undisclosed |
| HQ | Chicago, Illinois, US | Mountain View, California, US |
| Founded | 2003 | — |
Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held
The valuation and testimony heavyweight, advisory by engagement rather than embedded leadership
oceantomo.com/See full entry in 11 Best Fractional Chief IP Officer & IP Strategy Providers 2026
Richardson Oliver (ROL Group)
The patent market's data authority, built for deals rather than embedded leadership
www.richardsonoliver.com/See full entry in 11 Best Fractional Chief IP Officer & IP Strategy Providers 2026
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