Intellectual Property Insurance Services Corporation

05/21/2026

Memorial Day is a time to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

It is also a reminder that innovation has long played a role in supporting those who serve.

Military technologies such as the Jeep, the B-17 Flying Fortress, the Humvee, and GPS demonstrate how engineering advances developed for defense have left a lasting impact.

Behind these technologies are patents and other intellectual property rights that helped protect the ideas that moved innovation forward.

05/15/2026

Intellectual property helps power the United States economy.

According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 2026 International IP Index, IP-intensive industries account for approximately 41% of U.S. GDP and support more than 63 million jobs, representing 44% of total U.S. employment.

The report also shows how the value of intellectual property has grown over time. IP-intensive services, including software, licensing, and research and development, now account for 31% of all U.S. service exports.

Data like this can be a driving factor on why more companies are looking intellectual property insurance as high level risk management strategy.

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05/12/2026

Corporate IP budgets are changing.

According to the 2025 AIPLA Economic Survey, the most common reasons companies increase their intellectual property budgets include the growing importance of IP to company strategy.

Intellectual property continues to become more central to growth, and companies are investing more in protecting their patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.

Some also include IP insurance as part of that strategy to help address the cost of defending against infringement claims or enforcing valuable rights.

When IP becomes a larger business asset, protecting that investment becomes an increasingly important part of risk management.

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05/06/2026

Strong intellectual property is only as good as your ability to act on it.

Shortly after identifying infringement comes the decision that often holds companies back. Taking action can be expensive, time consuming, and uncertain. That is why many businesses hesitate, even when they have a valid case.

IP Enforcement Insurance helps change that dynamic. It gives you and your client a way to move forward when it matters, without treating enforcement as an all or nothing risk.

It turns enforcement from a difficult decision into a realistic option.

Take a closer look at how it works in our latest blog: https://ipisc.com/enforcement-insurance-for-intellectual-property-assets/

As we discussed previously, intellectual property (IP) is everywhere; brands, content, and all manmade physical and virtual objects may have protection in IP. Businesses that create and innovate do not want competitors to free-ride on their efforts, and IP provides the legal tools to enforce the exc...

04/29/2026

Churchill Downs Incorporated has agreed to acquire the intellectual property rights to the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes for $85 million.

This deal centers on ownership of trademarks, branding, and related IP tied to the events, rather than the physical operations of the races themselves. The State of Maryland will continue to host the races under a licensing agreement, paying to use the Preakness name and associated rights.

It is a strong example of how major assets can be separated from their underlying operations. Control of the brand, name recognition, and historical identity of an event can stand on its own as a valuable, transferable asset.

With this move, Churchill Downs now controls the intellectual property behind two Triple Crown races, further consolidating some of the most recognized names in horse racing under one organization.

Read more here: https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/291334/churchill-downs-inc-purchases-preakness-stakes

04/23/2026

April 26 marks World Intellectual Property Day, a time to recognize the ideas, creativity, and innovation shaping industries around the world.

A few data points from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO):

• Global intangible assets tied to IP, brands, and data are now worth nearly $100 trillion worldwide

• Global patent filings have surpassed 3.4 million applications in a single year

• Trademark filings now exceed 15 million classes filed annually

• Asia accounts for roughly two thirds of global IP filing activity

• The United States remains one of the top countries for patent filings and international applications

More ideas are being developed, more brands are being built, and more technology is being brought to market than ever before. Intellectual property is not standing still, it is expanding alongside the global economy.

World IP Day is a reminder of just how quickly that growth is happening, and the role IP plays in driving it forward.

04/21/2026

As exposure grows, so do legal costs.

Last week we showed how damaging costs can be with $10M and under at risk in patent disputes.

According to AIPLA data, for patent disputes with $10M to $25M at risk:

• Initial case costs can reach: $700K+

• Through discovery can reach: $2M+

• Through trial can reach: estimated $3.5M to $6M+

At this level, litigation becomes a major financial event, not just a legal issue. Preparing in advance can help protect both operations and long-term plans.

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04/15/2026

IP disputes do not scale linearly with risk.

Earlier in the week we talked about how much patent disputes cost with less than $1M at risk, and how detrimental that can be to businesses. Risks over $1M are no different.

AIPLA data shows patent disputes with $1M to $10M at risk can expect the following costs on each side:

• Initial case costs: about $300K to $700K
• Through discovery: $1.5M+
• Through trial: about $2M to $4M

Costs rise quickly, even before a case gets close to trial. Having a plan in place before issues arise can help you and your client stay in control.

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04/13/2026

IP disputes do not need to be massive to be expensive.

According to American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) data, for patent disputes with less than $1M at risk, each side can expect to spend:

• Initial case costs: about $100K to $250K

• Through discovery: $500K+

• Through trial: about $750K to $1.1M

Even smaller disputes can create real financial pressure early in the process. Planning ahead can make a difference in how these situations are handled.

Learn how to plan at https://ipisc.com/solutions/

04/03/2026

A recent lawsuit involving Taylor Swift’s latest album The Life of a Showgirl is putting trademark issues back in the spotlight.

A Las Vegas performer claims the album title is too similar to her registered trademark CONFESSIONS OF A SHOWGIRL and could create confusion among audiences and is seeking damages and to block use of the album title

Situations like this are a reminder that trademark exposure is not limited to small companies or startups. Even well-known brands can face disputes tied to naming, branding, and market overlap.

Read more on the story here: https://abcnews.com/GMA/Culture/taylor-swift-faces-trademark-infringement-lawsuit-vegas-performer/story?id=131584343

Taylor Swift is being sued by a Las Vegas performer over her album "The Life of a Showgirl."