Failed integrations cost acquirers an average of 25% of deal value, and IP oversights are a leading cause. Here is the 2026 IP due diligence checklist buyers need.

IP licensing turns your patents, trademarks, software, and data into recurring revenue. Learn how to structure licensing deals, set royalty rates, and build a programme that generates value without giving away your competitive advantage.

Having NDAs is not enough. Courts require documented, systematic trade secret protection. Here's how to build a program that satisfies the reasonable measures standard and holds up legally.

Counterfeit products on TikTok Shop, Temu, or Shein? This step-by-step guide shows brand owners exactly how to file IP takedowns on each platform and build a cross-platform enforcement strategy.

IP due diligence is the most under-resourced workstream in M&A. Here's the seven-workstream framework PE firms and acquirers need before closing any deal.

Using ChatGPT, Copilot, or Gemini with company data? Your trade secrets may be at risk. Learn how to protect proprietary information while still using AI tools.

US tariffs are forcing supply chain shifts that create hidden IP risks. Here's how brands and manufacturers can protect trade secrets, designs, and trademarks when relocating production.

Six critical IP clauses SaaS founders must negotiate in vendor and partnership contracts — covering IP ownership, data rights, license scope, confidentiality, indemnification, and open source complian

Should your startup file patents? When, what, and how much it costs — a practical patent strategy guide for founders who can

Step-by-step guide to removing counterfeit listings on Amazon, Alibaba, and Shopify. Learn how to protect your brand using Brand Registry, IPP, and DMCA takedown processes.

E-commerce trademark registration guide covering what to file, where to register, and optimal timing. Protect your brand across marketplaces like Amazon and Shopify.

A $50M e-commerce brand discovered their trademark was registered in China by a squatter. Here's the step-by-step strategy we used to reclaim it and prevent it from happening again.

Choosing between Madrid Protocol and direct trademark filing? See real cost breakdowns for 5, 10, and 15 countries plus a decision framework to find your cheapest route.

Received a cease and desist letter from another country? Don't panic. This step-by-step guide shows you exactly how to respond, what to check, and when to fight back.

I had a call last month with a SaaS founder who'd just closed their Series A. Great news, right? Except…

This article is part of a 2-part series where the first article focuses on obtaining design patents for purposes of…

In the age of global e-commerce, product imitation often happens in real-time. Sellers from Asia, Europe, and the U.S. all…

For patent owners and applicants in Asia and Europe who access the U.S. market - and for investors assessing IP…