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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09 Oct’20

Centripetal Networks v. Cisco Systems

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The 22-day bench trial in the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia concluded last week with a verdict in favor of Centripetal Networks for $1.9 billion in past damages and a running royalty of 10% for three years followed by a 5% royalty for an additional three years. The Centripetal Networks, Inc. v. […]

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28 Jun’20

Romag v. Fossil: Resolving a Circuit Split on Willfulness and Profit Awards for Trademark Infringement

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In the midst of the COVID pandemic, the Supreme Court resolved an issue that was split evenly between the circuit courts. The issue before the Court was whether the Lanham Act, which is the federal statute governing trademarks, required a plaintiff to prove that the defendant had willfully infringed their trademark before the plaintiff could […]

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26 Apr’19

When a Stick Becomes a Carrot: How Toyota’s Royalty-Free Patent Move Impacts The Valuation of Its IP Portfolio

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Toyota has recently announced (April 2019) that it will grant royalty-free licenses on nearly 24,000 patents related to its hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) market. In the announcement, Toyota stated that its goals were to promote widespread adoption of electrified vehicles in an effort to help governments, automakers and society at large accomplish goals related to […]

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