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FIN IP Group President, Derek de Laat, will be attending the 12th Annual IP Dealmakers Forum in Austin, Texas, from November 5–7. The event brings together leaders in IP, investment, and innovation to discuss how emerging technologies are reshaping IP strategy and dealmaking.

FIN IP Group President, Derek de Laat, will be attending the LES USA–Canada 2025 Annual Meeting this October in Boston. He’ll also be speaking on the panel: “Valuation to Power Deals & Litigation Decisions: Time is Money” alongside: Adam Gill, Managing Director, GLS Capital Mitch Rosenfeld, Managing Director, Equip IP Management Moderated by Adam Falconer, Royalty Sense, LLP

We’re proud to share that our CEO, Derek de Laat, and Senior Director, Julian Cupillari, have been recognized in the IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists for 2025. This marks Derek’s 7th time being honored on the list, reflecting his longstanding leadership and impact in the IP industry. IAM notes that Derek “has established himself as a leading expert in IP financial services and is described as ‘unparalleled in the realm of financial modelling’.” Colleagues commend his ability to “craft deals uniquely suited to each scenario,” making him a trusted advisor for both large corporations and smaller entities.

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.