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Our founder and president Derek de Laat has now been honored individually —named to the IAM Patent 1000 (2025) list, a distinction reserved for the world’s leading patent strategists. From building 500+ patent-acquisition models and supporting IP deals topping $2 billion, to pioneering royalty-rate analytics that turn portfolios into profit faster, Derek exemplifies our mission:

We are proud to share that FIN IP Group has been recognized in the IAM Patent 1000 for 2025 — a prestigious ranking of the world’s leading IP professionals and firms. Since our inception, FIN IP Group has been committed to transforming intellectual property into tangible profit for clients worldwide. This recognition reflects the deep expertise and dedication of our multidisciplinary team, our rigorous analytical approach, and our unwavering focus on delivering measurable results.

FIN IP Group is a proud sponsor of IPBC Global 2025! Join us at this premier event, where the world’s leading IP professionals will come together for insightful content, dynamic discussions, and impactful networking. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect, learn, and make deals with the global IP elite.

FIN IP Group’s President, Derek de Laat, was interviewed for the IAM Global Leaders of 2025. He IAM showcases some of the world’s top private practice experts in the field of patents. Derek was recognized and he shared some of the insights the led him to become one of the market-leading strategist in intellectual property.

FIN IP Group’s Senior Director, Julian Cupillari, is currently in Tokyo for IAM LIVE’s IPBC Asia 2024, the premier event for intellectual property professionals! 

 As a proud Network Sponsor, FIN IP Group is thrilled to be part of this incredible gathering of global leaders in IP. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with Julian and dive into discussions around royalty rates, licensing strategies, and the latest trends in the IP landscape.

FIN IP Group is excited to be co-hosting the upcoming Licensing Executives Society (U.S.A. and Canada), Inc. Meet & Greet on November 25, sponsored by WiLAN. Join us at Erling’s Variety as WiLAN’s Andrew Parolin shares valuable insights into patent portfolio evaluation and monetization, covering common challenges and strategic approaches to maximizing IP value.

This is a fantastic opportunity for LES members to connect and learn from industry experts. LES members can register here: https://lnkd.in/e-tEM7MT

Looking forward to a great evening of networking and knowledge-sharing with the Ottawa IP community!