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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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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