02 Oct’26

Not an AI Company? Your IP Is Your Best Bet: Why IP Matters More Than Ever for Startups in 2026

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  Venture capital is having a record year, but the headline hides a bifurcated market story. According to the PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor, US startups raised $412.7 billion in the first half of 2026. That is more than any previous full year, including the 2021 peak. Almost all of it went in one direction: AI companies […]

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18 Dec’25
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Foresight’s 2026 Startup Valuation & Funding Predictions: Smart Capital and Slow Recovery

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The team at Foresight Valuation Group is working at the intersection of intellectual property (IP), startups and innovation. As we look toward 2026, we are seeing a venture and startup valuation environment that is not rebounding broadly. Rather, it is concentrated around fewer companies, selected sectors, and innovative funding paths. Below are the key trends […]

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02 Jul’25

A Fair Use Fault Line: What the Anthropic Ruling Means for IP Valuation in the Age of AI

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A Fair Use Fault Line: What the Anthropic Ruling Means for IP Valuation in the Age of AI A recent decision from the Northern District of California in Bartz et al. v. Anthropic PBC provides new guidance on how U.S. courts may handle copyright and fair use disputes involving AI training data. For companies and professionals […]

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09 Aug’24

Navigating the Intersection of Copyright and AI: Understanding Digital Replicas

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Digital Replicas and the Law: Navigating AI-Generated Likenesses In our last blog, we discussed how to identify and overcome AI Hallucinations when utilizing AI for business purposes. Today, we are exploring another important topic: digital replicas. Digital replicas are AI-generated imitations of human voices, images, or appearances. They can be so realistic that they are […]

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