Retail Insights & Activity

Articles, Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Strategy
We have been busy on LinkedIn this month. Just when many companies thought they had bounced back from the impact of Covid-19, it seems retail and consumer goods operators are being hit hard yet again, with downturns in consumer spending and increasing costs. Current news that warranted some ‘IP chatter’: Industry commentary that caught our attention and on which we ...

Bridging the Gap: As Asset-based Lenders Reduce LTVs for Retailers, IP can be Leveraged

Articles, Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Strategy
There’s no question that the last twelve months have been challenging for retailers. As inflation impacts consumer spending and tariffs impact supply chains, asset-based lenders are reducing loan-to-value (LTV) for AR and Inventory, leaving retailers with limited options for much needed liquidity. We are advising an increasing number of lenders that are looking to leverage the unsecured value of intellectual ...

Upcoming Events

Events
Our CEO, Stephen Robertson, is set to make significant appearances as a guest speaker and lead a panel discussion at several prestigious events in Q4. We are excited to share the details of these engagements below. If you would like to invite Stephen to speak at your event, please feel free to reach out to us at marketing@metispartners.com. PatSnap Frontier ...

Tune in with our CEO as the Guest Speaker in the Branding Business Podcast.

Articles, Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Strategy
How to Increase Your Company’s Value Through Intellectual Property Our CEO, Stephen Robertson, was recently a guest speaker on the “Branding Business” podcast, where he shared valuable insights on uncovering the hidden value of intellectual property (IP). In his discussion with host Ryan Rieches, Stephen emphasized the often-overlooked importance of IP, why business leaders should prioritize it, and the steps ...

Tune in with our CEO as the Guest Speaker in a Podcast.

Articles, Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Strategy
Metis Partners was on the latest episode of “Tech Me Seriously” Our CEO, Stephen Robertson was invited to be a guest speaker on the “Tech Me Seriously” Podcast where he shared valuable insights on how Intellectual Property is not just about patents and copyrights but encompasses crucial aspects like brands, trade secrets, software, and data. Discover how even service companies ...

MP Insights I Latest Edition

Articles, Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Strategy, Monthly Insights
Navigating the Dynamic Interplay between Insolvency and Intellectual Property Welcome to the Autumn edition of our Metis Monthly Insights keeping you in the kNOW. This edition we are focused on the dynamic interplay between intellectual property (‘IP”) and the insolvency & bankruptcy market. Our Bankruptcy & Restructuring Team, is busy specifically, running some IP sales processes in a challenging market and ...

May need more than golf technology to get out of this rough!

Articles, Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Strategy
Golf’s Technological Revolution: How Technology and IP is Transforming the Centuries-Old Game Golf, a sport steeped in tradition, has experienced a remarkable transformation through technology. From the launch of cutting-edge equipment to advanced data & analytics, the marriage of technology and golf has revolutionised the way the game is played, watched and analysed. Intellectual property rights, primarily patents, trade secrets ...

“Getting out of the rough” of slow play with the PGA

Articles, Intellectual Property
Slow Play – the PGA way!: A major issue has turned opportunity for our IP 100 entrant! The current US Open Champion, Matt Fitzpatrick, has recently lashed out, “like taking a 3-wood out of the rough”, at the impact of slow play by professional golfers, enroute to his victory at the RBC Heritage tournament in April 2023. He described slow ...

Metis Monthly Insights – January

Articles, Intellectual Property Valuation, Monthly Insights
Written by Founder CEO of Metis Partners, Stephen Robertson. My mission at Metis has always been to put the spotlight on IP assets in business, as I believe most business owners don’t fully recognize the value of their IP, until perhaps an M&A buyer starts talking about exit multiples.  I strive to build trust in IP valuations and I believe ...