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Intellectual Property

What is Intellectual Property?

Intellectual property refers to a valuable and intangible asset that arises from original creations of the mind, such as inventions, artistic works, trademarks, and confidential business information. It encompasses a broad range of intangible rights that individuals or businesses can legally claim to protect their innovative and creative endeavors. 

Intellectual Property in More Detail

In the realm of commercial insurance, Intellectual Property plays a critical role in safeguarding a company's unique ideas, products, and brand identity. Insurance coverage for Intellectual Property focuses on mitigating the financial risks associated with potential infringement claims, unauthorized use, or misappropriation of Intellectual Property rights.

Intellectual Property insurance provides coverage for legal defense costs, settlements, and judgments resulting from Intellectual Property disputes. This coverage helps businesses protect their Intellectual Property assets, maintain their competitive advantage, and defend against claims of infringement or misappropriation. By obtaining the right insurance coverage for Intellectual Property, businesses can secure their creative works and innovations, preserving their value and fostering ongoing growth and success.

Jonathan Selby

Jonathan Selby

Technology Practice Lead


Jonathan Selby is the Technology Practice Lead and Managing Director at the Innovation Practice of The Baldwin Group. A veteran of the team since 2016, he leverages a decade of brokerage experience to deliver high-level risk strategy for global high-growth companies. When he’s not scaling…

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