LOT Network

01/26/2026

New analysis: Gene Lee, Jessica Kaiser, Christopher Marando, and Jon Carter, Partners at Perkins Coie LLP, examine recent changes reshaping patent validity challenges at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, driving shifts in institution rates through 2025.

The first article in a three-part series breaks down what operating companies need to know to recalibrate their patent strategies.

⚖️ Read more here: https://loom.ly/KVuDFks

01/23/2026

LOT Member Shopify's General Counsel Jean Niehaus: "Since we started fighting back, fewer entities sue us...We'll continue supporting organizations like...LOT Network that fight this battle daily...To the entrepreneurs reading this: we see you. We know a single meritless lawsuit can kill a young company. That's why we fight, not just for Shopify, but for the entire ecosystem of builders who deserve to create without fear."

https://loom.ly/DrFZwP8

Why Shopify refuses to settle with patent trolls—and how fighting back protects entrepreneurs everywhere.

01/22/2026

LOT members: Don't miss , featuring a Directors’ Fireside Chat with current and former USPTO Directors John Squires and David Kappos.

Expect candid conversations, no press, and insights you won’t find anywhere else.

October 1, 2026 | Rosewood Sand Hill

📅 Early registration is now open: https://loom.ly/AXkQ58g

01/21/2026

As intangible assets account for roughly 90% of enterprise value, IP leaders have a real opportunity to move beyond legal processes and into strategic influence.

In this article, Paul Adams, Managing Director and Global Partner at Andersen Consulting, outlines how IP managers can broaden their remit, speak the language of finance, and earn a seat at the boardroom table by reframing their role around value, risk, and growth.

Explore the perspective → https://loom.ly/dLqFUbg

Why IP managers struggle to reach the C-suite and how reframing their role can change everything

01/12/2026

IP isn’t just about patents anymore.

In today’s economy, intangible assets drive nearly all enterprise value, creating a clear opportunity for IP leaders to step into a more strategic role.

In this article, Paul Adams, Managing Director and Global Partner at Andersen Consulting, challenges IP managers to broaden their remit, speak the language of finance, and proactively earn a seat at the boardroom table by reframing IP leadership around value, risk, and growth.

Explore the perspective → https://loom.ly/dLqFUbg

12/18/2025

PAE risk doesn’t stop at one company; it moves through entire supply chains. That’s why it matters when more technology manufacturers choose to strengthen their IP strategies together.

We’re pleased to welcome Cooler Master to LOT Network.

Alice Cheng, Cooler Master: “As the global patent landscape continues to evolve, we've seen increasing risks of PAEs acquiring patents and using them for litigation. Joining LOT Network was a proactive step for us to strengthen our IP strategy and make sure that innovation, not litigation, drives our growth.”

With more upstream and downstream partners joining LOT, the broader ecosystem becomes more resilient. We're glad to have Cooler Master as part of the community.

12/16/2025

If you’re aiming to strengthen IP’s role in your company's strategy, this session is for you.

In this webinar, Paul Adams, Managing Director & Global Partner at Andersen Consulting, outlines how to communicate IP ROI, inform executive decisions, and align your portfolio with long-term business goals.

Watch the full recording → https://loom.ly/_dbqvn4

12/12/2025

PAEs aren't just a tech problem. They are becoming a major threat to healthcare as technologies like WiFi and Bluetooth become standard in medical devices.

Josh Landau of CCIA highlights how PAE activity is surging across drugmakers, biotech firms, and medical device companies, with nearly 60% of life-sciences companies now building formal defense strategies. Unified Patents reports more than 370 cases this year, with the medical sector making up about 10 percent of all PAE litigation since 2020.

Read more now: https://loom.ly/dBqPJkY

12/02/2025

The 2025 Annual Report is here.

Our community now includes more than 5,700 member companies, the world's largest patent holder, the top three smartphone manufacturers, and nearly 6 million global patent assets, including 24% of all US patents.

Read the full report: https://loom.ly/HaKBcU4

See the data behind this growth, including global patent trends, litigation activity, and the collective protections members now benefit from.

11/19/2025

IP isn’t just a legal issue anymore—it’s on the leadership agenda.

Want your IP strategy to resonate in the C-suite?

In this webinar, Paul Adams, Managing Director & Global Partner at Andersen Consulting, shares how IP leaders can frame intangible assets in financial terms, demonstrate ROI, and position IP as a driver of growth and competitive advantage.

Watch the full recording → https://loom.ly/e4oB_5s

11/10/2025

🎙️ In an episode of The Semi-Interesting Podcast, “Standing Together Against Patent Assertion Entities,” Lew Zaretzki and Sam Wiley dive into LOT Network and how it helps companies defend against PAE litigation.

They provide in-depth, real-world examples in the semiconductor industry, where patent transfers can spark costly retaliation cycles, and explain how LOT offers a simple, market-based solution to immunize against that risk.

🎧 Listen to the full podcast: https://loom.ly/08MsQCQ

10/27/2025

🚀 planning is well underway — and we’re thrilled to announce next year’s keynote presentation:

“A Directors’ Fireside Chat” featuring current and past heads of the nation’s IP:
John Squires, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO, and David Kappos, former Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO and currently Partner at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP.

📅 LOT MEMBERS: We’ll be returning to the Rosewood Sand Hill on October 1, 2026 — save the date and stay tuned for more details!