This article was first published in The Telegraph Business Guide on Saturday 21st June, 2025
In an era where intangibles drive business value, comprehensive intellectual property (IP) insurance protects your company’s most valuable assets.
It’s All About Intangible Assets
Gone are the days where assets such as property, equipment and inventory were the primary drivers of business value. Now, it’s all about intangible assets, notably intellectual property (IP), from copyrights and trademarks to patents and trade secrets. With the emergence over recent decades of a new data-driven economy and the dominance of knowledge-intensive sectors such as software, technology and financial services, intangible assets now account for up to a whopping 90% of total enterprise value. However, as the prevalence of intangible assets has continued to rise within businesses, so too has the exposures they face to IP-related risks.
Not Exposed to IP Risks? Think Again
In today’s interconnected economy where the ease of sharing and accessing information is ever increasing, every business, regardless of size or sector, faces IP-related risks. In fact, if your business manufactures, markets, sells, distributes, transports or even warehouses goods or services, then you can be at risk of infringing another party’s IP, irrespective of whether you own IP yourself. And the consequences of either infringing someone’s IP or having to protect your own can be severe. From financial losses and business interruption to legal battles and reputational damage, the impact can be significant.
Maintain Your Competitive Edge with IP Insurance
IP is a critical component of competitive advantage for businesses, yet intangible assets, of which IP is a key element, are often overlooked by traditional insurance solutions. Through Arch Insurance, businesses can secure comprehensive insurance coverage across three core areas: IP infringement liability, IP rights protection and IP rights enforcement. With bespoke coverage for court attendance, damages and investigation costs to adverse media expenses, professional fees and business interruption loss, Arch Insurance provides the financial protection against the substantial costs associated with IP litigation. Protecting your IP is no longer a nice to have, but a business necessity, and with the peace of mind of insurance, you can focus on what you do best — building your competitive edge.