Intellectual property insurance for tech companies

Protect your ideas and stay ahead

Innovation is your greatest asset, but it’s also your biggest risk. Intellectual Property (IP) insurance shields tech companies from costly legal disputes, helping you defend what’s yours and avoid accidental infringement.

What this covers

IP insurance protects the financial value of your software, algorithms, designs and brand – and gives you a fighting fund if disputes arise.

Here’s what it can cover:

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Infringement defence

Legal costs and damages if you’re accused of using someone else’s IP.

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Pursuit/enforcement costs

Funding to take action when competitors steal or copy your IP.

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Re-engineering

Support for redesigning products to avoid future infringement.

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Contractual indemnities

Cover if you’ve agreed to protect clients against IP-related claims.

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Invalidation defence

Protecting the validity of your IP rights during a dispute.

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Brand reputation protection

Helps manage the fallout from reputational damage if you’re accused of IP infringement or caught in a public dispute.

Why you might need this

Your software, designs and brand are your competitive edge. This cover helps you protect them, and your business – if disputes arise, including reputational harm that can erode customer trust, investor confidence and long-term brand value.

When it becomes essential

  • You’re innovating in a crowded market.
  • You’re expanding into new regions with different IP laws.
  • You’ve signed contracts requiring you to indemnify others against IP claims.
  • Your IP (or someone else’s) is core to your product or service.

A real-world scenario

A competitor claims your software infringes their patent. Your insurer covers the legal defence and the costs of modifying the feature to avoid ongoing royalties or withdrawal from the market.

What to remember

Not all IP policies are equal. Many exclude patents or overseas claims. We’ll make sure you’re properly protected.

Why it’s critical for tech businesses

From SaaS platforms to hardware developers, tech firms face constant IP threats:

  • Your IP is often your most valuable asset. One dispute can destroy its value.
  • Patent trolls are targeting scale-ups. Defending yourself can cost millions.
  • Without this cover, even false claims can derail your growth.

It’s not just about legal costs. A public dispute over IP can damage your brand reputation and weaken your market position. IP insurance adds a vital layer of brand protection, helping you respond quickly and confidently when the stakes are high.

We’ve reviewed countless policies where fast-growing tech businesses were unknowingly exposed. Don’t let that be you.

It’s not just about legal costs. A public dispute over IP can damage your brand reputation and weaken your market position. IP insurance adds a vital layer of brand protection, helping you respond quickly and confidently when the stakes are high.

Is IP insurance right for you?

You’ll likely need it if:
You’re innovating in software, hardware, or design-heavy fields.

You license technology or brand assets.

You rely on brand reputation to drive trust, investment or growth.
You’d struggle to fund a complex legal dispute.
You want peace of mind to grow globally.

How we help

We explain what’s essential – and what’s not.

We’ll flag hidden risks in your current contracts.

We’ve fixed policies for scaling firms that lacked global cover or patent protection.

What our customers say

Questions we get asked (and answers)

Not sure if you’re covered?

Let’s take a quick look at your current policy and flag any gaps. No jargon, no pressure.