Intellectual Property

In today’s innovation-driven economy, a company’s most valuable assets often aren’t physical—they’re intangible. Intellectual property (IP) such as patents, proprietary technology, data, trade secrets, software or a reputable brand often form the backbone of a competitive advantage. Yet, many businesses lack a clear, objective view of the strength and protection of their IP portfolio. That’s where the IPSCORE comes in. ...

What are companies doing with IPSCORES? The IPSCORE is not a valuation tool, it is a measure of IP protection, IP exploitation and IP strength, and how it establishes a competitive moat, irrespective of where companies are in the life cycle. The IPSCORE is an assessment across five IP asset classes: Brand & Reputation, Software, Patents, Trade Secrets and Critical ...

Disruption in the UK retail market continues at the value end of the market, with many fast fashion retailers in Europe and the US citing increasing and unbearable pressure from Shein and Temu for the loss of their Gen-Z consumers. With the likes of Forever 21 closing its doors and UK’s New Look also rationalizing its store footprint, online fast ...

On April 10th, 2025, we hosted an IP100 Roundtable Special Event – IP Valuations vs Business Valuations. Why? Many business owners are currently facing an increasing number of challenges when fundraising, including the valuation number and the time it takes to complete the fundraising process. During our roundtable event we discussed how both IP and business valuations fit into the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...