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Intellectual property is not merely a legal asset—it's a financial instrument. Yet many U.S. companies fail to treat patents with the same rigour they apply to revenue forecasting, M&A strategy, or cost optimization.

Standard‑essential patent (SEP) owners deploy a strategy of aggressive declaration to the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) and 3GPP standard‑setting records.

As innovation accelerates, the ability to unlock value from intellectual property (IP) is more critical than ever. In 2025, Canadian firms must adapt by adopting forward-thinking strategies to monetize patents, boost licensing revenues, and enhance IP valuation.

IP Research determines the strength of patents, trademarks, and designs in Canada’s fast-changing innovation landscape.

In 2024, a U.S.-based biotech company came within inches of a catastrophic $12 million patent infringement lawsuit.

The patent landscape is a battlefield of ideas, where only the well-prepared survive. Yet, a staggering 68% of global patent applications are rejected at the examination stage.

For Indian startups with global ambitions, patenting innovations is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. But a surprising number of early-stage companies stumble at the very beginning.

To secure stronger patents, innovators around the world follow a proven 6-step strategy. From idea to grant, each step is designed to enhance the patent's potential for success, ensure the invention stands out, and protect it from infringement.

In today’s interconnected world, innovation knows no borders. For businesses and inventors seeking to protect their IP.