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ARTICLE · 03 DECEMBER 2025

Intellectual Property Report - December 2025

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The video game industry is a dynamic space that encourages innovation, with game developers often creating and employing novel technology and game design elements.

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The Importance of IP in Transaction Valuations - What to Look for During Due Diligence

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Whether an entity is seeking to invest in a start-up or maturing company, is in the shoes of a developing company looking for further investment, or is seeking to acquire or sell a product line or other corporate assets, intellectual property (IP) often lies at the heart of the transaction.

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A Perfect Storm for Increased Patent Litigation in 2026

Robert Maier

Patent litigation in the United States is on the brink of a transformative year. At the policy level, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has embraced a firmly pro-patent legal landscape: prioritizing strong patent rights while narrowing the administrative pathways that have been used over the past decade to challenge those patent rights. At the same time, the increasing accessibility of powerful offensive tools, including in particular AI-powered tools,

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