LOT Network

02/23/2026

💡Can you quantify the ROI of joining a defensive patent network?

An ROL Insights analysis published in IAM models the financial impact of LOT Network membership and shows that for many companies facing PAE risk, the long-term ROI can be strongly positive. Originally published several years ago, the framework remains highly relevant.

Fast forward: membership has grown to nearly 6 million worldwide, significantly amplifying the network effect. In today’s evolving patent challenge landscape, it’s worth revisiting the model and quantifying the upside for your organization.

Read more: https://loom.ly/Bkvntxg

02/18/2026

An effective patent program requires inventor engagement.

In Part 2 of a two-part series, Elizabeth Morris of Pure Storage shares how her team fosters participation through intentional, high-touch interactions. From in-person innovation weeks and hands-on education to creative elements that draw engineers in, the goal is simple: make the patent team visible, accessible, and embedded in the innovation process.

🔗 Read more about the impact on the program: https://loom.ly/Lu859Mk

02/17/2026

📣 LOT Members: Save the date for .

No press. No recordings. Just candid, off-the-record conversations you won’t hear anywhere else.

Join us on October 1, 2026, at Rosewood Sand Hill for a Directors’ Fireside Chat with current and former USPTO Directors John Squires and David Kappos.

Early bird registration is now open with 15% off. Space is limited.

🎟 Secure your seat now: https://loom.ly/AXkQ58g

02/12/2026

PTAB institution rates have fallen to a projected 33%, with 58% of petitions discretionarily denied as of December 31, 2025, reshaping the patent challenge landscape.

Still, IPRs remain viable in targeted circumstances. In this second installment of a three-part series, Perkins Coie LLP Partners Gene Lee, Jessica Kaiser, Chris Marando, and Jon Carter outline when IPRs may still make strategic sense, examine key discretionary denial considerations, and review recent precedential and informative decisions to provide guideposts for calibrating filing strategies under the current framework.

⚖️ Read more here: https://loom.ly/n09bZoQ

01/28/2026

In patent strategy, more doesn't always mean better.

Elizabeth Morris, who leads patent prosecution and litigation at Pure Storage, shares how Pure’s focus on precise claim language helps them hold their own in a crowded competitive landscape.

🔗 Read about this and more at: https://loom.ly/v23s9uQ

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