01 Aug’25

Double Trouble – Apple’s Recent Legal Setbacks Highlight Key Lessons in Global IP Strategy

Apple Inc. (“Apple”) continues to sit at the forefront of global innovation, but even the most sophisticated technology companies are not immune to complex legal challenges. In early 2025, Apple faced two significant intellectual property (IP) setbacks, one in the United States and one in the United Kingdom, each with far-reaching implications for companies navigating […]

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11 Feb’25

Understanding the USPTO’s Updated AI Strategy for 2025: Key Takeaways and Changes from 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has released its Artificial Intelligence Strategy for January 2025, building upon previous guidance and reflecting evolving policy considerations around AI, intellectual property (IP), and technological innovation. This updated strategy aligns with Executive Order 14110 and broader federal initiatives to ensure the safe, secure, and responsible development of […]

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07 Jan’25

IP experts address valuation disconnect and how to build a robust IP strategy

The shifting nature of patent valuation is prompting questions around transparency, prompting debates over whether companies should have to disclose their IP value on the balance sheet and how to communicate effectively with C-suite executives. This year’s Strategy 300 Global Leaders examines the nuances involved in determining IP value and emphasises that a strong IP strategy is […]

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08 Oct’24

The Guide to Monetisation: Closing the intangible valuation gap in M&A deal pricing

The Google/Motorola Mobility (MMI) acquisition (2011)[2] represents one of the largest and better-known intellectual property (IP)-driven acquisitions. The consensus around this US$12.5 billion deal at the time of the acquisition was that the deal had primarily been driven by MMI’s extensive IP portfolio, including about 17,000 issued patents and another 7,000 patent applications covering seminal mobile technologies. Many […]

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