Protecting Intellectual Property: A Hidden Value Lever in Exit Planning
When preparing a business for sale, most owners focus on revenue, margins, and customer retention.
But one of the most overlooked drivers of business value is intellectual property.
Your IP includes:
AI Overview
As of March 2026, major copyright news is dominated by AI, with the U.S. Supreme Court declining to hear a case regarding AI-generated art, reinforcing that only human-created works can be registered. Key issues include proposed legislation on AI training data (CLEAR Act), major streaming royalty disputes, and ongoing legal battles over online piracy and trademark infringement.
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Sagacity Legal is thrilled to share some exciting news that will help us better support your innovations and business growth. We are expanding with the launch of our new IP Transactions practice. This practice will be led by our newly appointed Head of IP Transactions, Jess Ergmann! This is a significant milestone for the firm as it expands its footprint
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Funny you ask!
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You’ve just had a breakthrough. It’s the kind of idea that wakes you up at 3 AM—a product feature or a new technology that could disrupt your entire industry. To flesh it out, you open your laptop, log into ChatGPT, and start typing. You ask the AI to refine the concept, troubleshoot potential engineering flaws, maybe even draft a few
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Leaving the 2025 AIPLA Annual Meeting, I’m more energized than ever. Surrounded by brilliant legal minds and inspiring conversations, one topic clearly stole the show—artificial intelligence. The real highlight for me? USPTO Director John Squires’ first public address, where he offered much-needed clarity on patent eligibility for AI inventions.
Director Squires’ Vision: The Three Pillars of AI Patent Eligibility
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Waiting years for your patent application to be examined can feel like running a marathon in slow motion. If you’re an entrepreneur or inventor with a breakthrough idea, every month of delay is a missed opportunity for growth, funding, and outpacing your competitors.
Great news: The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has launched the Streamlined Claim Set Pilot
Congratulations! All your hard work, research, and patience have paid off—your patent is officially granted. It’s an electrifying milestone, proof that your unique idea is valued and your creative technology is protected. But as you celebrate, another big question appears: What comes next? Is this the finish line, or just the start of your journey?
Securing a patent is