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:

“Maximizing IP revenues by enhancing value and shortening time to success.”

This recognition reinforces the impact our team delivers every day for clients across tech, media, life sciences and beyond.

Thank you to our clients and partners for your trust, and congratulations to Derek for yet another milestone in a career defined by excellence, integrity, and forward-thinking IP strategy.

Learn more about Derek and this recognition: https://www.iam-media.com/rankings/patent-1000/profile/person/derek-de-laat