The IP Lounge: Why PE and IP attract, rankings latest

In the latest episode, we discuss why IP firms might be attractive to PE investors and bring you the latest news on submissions for next year’s IP STARS rankings.In this episode, the team delves into some of the biggest talking points from the last few weeks.Editor Max Walters is joined by Rani Mehta, senior reporter for the Americas, and Sukanya Sarkar, our special projects editor in Asia.Top of the list was the news that intellectual property attorney firm HGF received investment from private equity earlier this month.The firm is not the only IP outfit to make such an announcement in recent months. We discuss the qualities that may make IP firms a target for private investment.We also look at one law firm’s use of artificial intelligence to help its patent drafting process, and ask if, more generally, businesses are expecting too much too soon from technological advancements.We also look back on our Asia-Pacific Awards, held last month, and preview next year’s Awards and rankings.We will be back with a new episode in November. Thank you for listening.