FIN IP Group Newsroom

With less than one month to go until the IPO Annual Meeting, FIN IP Group is looking forward to being in Toronto this September. Derek de Laat, President & CEO of FIN IP Group, will be attending the event and is looking forward to connecting with other IPO members, catching up with colleagues, and meeting others in the IP community. As a member of the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO), we’re excited to be part of the conversation and spend a few days connecting with others in the industry. If you’ll be in Toronto, we’d love to connect. Feel free to reach out to Derek to find a time to meet.

We’re happy to share that FIN IP Group is now a member of the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO). FIN IP Group, is committed to staying engaged with the IP community and keeping up with the issues shaping intellectual property, licensing, and valuation. We’re looking forward to connecting with other members, participating in industry discussions, and continuing to bring informed insights to the work we do for our clients. We’re excited to be part of the IPO community and look forward to what’s ahead.

We’re pleased to share that Derek de Laat, President & CEO; Julian Cupillari, Senior Director; and Allisha Lin, Manager, Royalty Rates, have been recognized in the IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists 2026. Derek continues his longstanding recognition in the IAM Strategy 300, while this marks Julian’s second recognition and Allisha’s first. Julian and Allisha are ranked across Finance, IP Management Consultancy, Licensing, M&A, and Valuation, reflecting the expertise they bring to FIN IP Group’s work in patent licensing and monetization, including portfolio evaluation, royalty rate analysis, licensing strategy, valuation, and financial modeling. The IAM Strategy 300 recognizes leading practitioners who develop and implement strategies that maximize the value of IP portfolios, based on nominations and extensive research across the global IP community. Congratulations to Derek, Julian, and Allisha on this well-deserved recognition!

FIN IP Group is proud to share that our CEO, Derek de Laat, has once again been recognized in the IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists for 2026. The IAM Strategy 300 recognizes individuals who are driving innovation and creating value through world-class intellectual property strategy. This marks Derek’s 8th recognition on the prestigious list, reflecting his continued leadership and expertise in IP financial services. Congratulations, Derek, on this well-deserved recognition!

We’re happy to share that FIN IP Group’s President & CEO, Derek de Laat, has once again been recognized in the IAM Patent 1000 (2026). Derek has built a reputation for helping clients make sense of complex IP issues and find practical paths to value. This recognition is a reflection of that work and the relationships he’s built throughout the industry. Thank you to our clients and congratulations, Derek, on another great achievement.

Once again, FIN IP Group has been recognized in the IAM Patent 1000 for 2026. This is a prestigious ranking of the world’s leading IP professionals and firms and is regarded as the definitive ‘go-to’ resource for those seeking to identify world-class, private practice patent expertise as well as leading expert witnesses in the US. A special congratulations to our President & Founder, Derek de Laat, whose leadership and dedication continue to drive FIN IP Group forward. And thank you to our clients, colleagues, and peers for your continued support and collaboration along the way.