Trade Secrets: How To Turn Knowledge Into A Valuable Intangible Asset

Articles, Trade Secrets
We all know the old maxim: “knowledge is power”. Here at Metis Partners, we utilise our expertise in the field of intellectual property strategy and monetisation to provide companies with the knowledge and skills they need to maximise the commercial exploitation of their IP assets. But knowledge comes in various forms, some of which can benefit your company and some ...

IP Disruptors Episode 3: How to Use IP Insights to Monitor and Adapt to Market Changes

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021 – 11am EDT | 4pm GMT IP Disruptors 2021: a series developed in partnership with IP 100 and Patsnap, a global leader in connected innovation intelligence with 50,000 members. The IP Disruptors series for 2021 will feature 10 webinars led by Stephen Robertson, founder of Metis Partners and creator of IP100.  Webinar content is centered around ...

5 Ways an IP Holding Company Could Benefit Your Business

Articles, IP Holding Companies
5 Ways an IP Holding Company Could Benefit Your Business At Metis Partners, we like to describe intellectual property holding companies (“IPCos”) to our clients as an “insurance policy”.  It’s never too early to think about the strategic management of your IP and to “ring-fence” or separate these assets from the potential trading risks faced by your business. An IPCo is a form of special purpose vehicle whose function is ...

IP Disruptors Episode 2: IP Valuation for Business Strategy

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IP Disruptors 2021: a series developed in partnership with IP 100 and Patsnap, a global leader in connected innovation intelligence with 50,000 members. The IP Disruptors series for 2021 will feature 10 webinars led by Stephen Robertson, founder of Metis Partners and creator of IP100.  Webinar content is centered around IP strategy and in particular the key themes explored in ...

IP Disruptors Episode 1: COVID-19 and it’s Impact on IP Valuation

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Thursday, January 21, 2021 @ 12 pm EST | 5 pm GMT IP Disruptors 2021: a series developed in partnership with IP 100 and Patsnap, a global leader in connected innovation intelligence with 50,000 members. The IP Disruptors series for 2021 will feature 10 webinars led by Stephen Robertson, founder of Metis Partners and creator of IP100.  Webinar content is ...

How To Benchmark and Build Your IP Strategy for Long Term Success

Articles, Intellectual Property Strategy
What to expect “In intellectual property terms, it took us ten years to be an overnight success!” Graeme Malcolm of M Squared makes a good point here, that building an effective IP strategy is a journey, not a destination. Graeme described intellectual property protection to be like a set of Russian dolls, slowly adding layer after layer of IP value, ...

Measuring Brand Value: Brewdog’s IP vs IPA

Articles, Intellectual Property Valuation
Do you know your IP from your IPA? Even an intellectual property newbie is aware that trade secrets should be closely guarded by any business owner. It’s what sets you apart from your competitors and allows you to provide a product to consumers that they otherwise couldn’t provide for themselves. So, what would happen if you opened your trade secrets ...

Singapore Fintech Festival

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Thursday, December 10, 2020: 9:20 SGT Stephen shared his experience on how our fintech clients have maximized the value and recognition of intangibles in a variety of corporate scenarios. Event Information: Date: Thurs, 10th Dec., 2020 Time: 9:20 SGT Registration Information: View the webinar here.

The Lockdown Crisis and the IP Opportunity

Articles, Intellectual Property
Of the many, many uncertainties surrounding the long-term impact of the coronavirus on human civilization, primary among them is its toll on the global economy. The prognosis is, sadly and predictably, not good. Alistair Darling, the former UK chancellor who steered the country through the 2008 financial crisis, predicts that Covid-19 has ushered in an economic crisis “far, far worse” ...

Insolvency 2020: The California Bankruptcy Forum

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020: 2pm PST Stephen shared some Californian insights about what makes a brand more marketable and valuable in bankruptcy. Key takeaways include: Other complementary IP assets increasing in value and importance during COVID-19, as the market adapts to new customer engagement models and channels;Learning how to prepare for IP due diligence to maximize the returns from a ...