Patent licensing is no longer a back-office function—it’s a multibillion-dollar driver of strategic growth, competition, and risk management. In 2024–2025, global technology leaders and Chinese biotechs are reshaping the licensing landscape, striking deals that exceed $1 billion and redefining revenue models across industries. From Qualcomm’s handset royalties to ARM’s premium architecture licenses and Honeywell’s long-term industrial agreements, the licensing market reflects both resilience and disruption. But the question remains: how can IP and business leaders navigate shifting deal structures, confidentiality barriers, and regulatory challenges while maintaining long-term advantage?
Read our latest Trexo Research Group white paper to explore the key licensing transactions, market dynamics, and strategic insights shaping today’s innovation economy.

Trexo Global’s latest blog discusses best practices firms should adopt when managing growth within their IP group, as well as risks to avoid today if there is a downturn in work at your firm in the future.

IP groups are adding laterals at a rapid clip, which for many firms is an encouraging sign that their services remain vital and valued in an evolving economy.  But growth also raises important questions: Are law firms scaling headcount too quickly, and what risks come with that?  While work is growing today, IP departments are concerned that companies may reduce IP filings in the future…begging the question, should they add more headcount right now? If not, how do they manage the influx of work?

Read here how firms can plan for growth within their IP group – whether it is permanent or short-lived.

When openings in IP departments arise, finding qualified IP professionals remains a challenge.
The labor market continues to be very employee-friendly, causing IP groups to struggle to fill openings.
In our latest blog, read Trexo Global’s best practices on how to navigate this delicate tightrope.