The Ocean Tomo Intangible Asset Market Value (IAMV) Study provides Chief IP Officers with a practical, data‑driven framework to elevate intellectual property and other intangible assets within their organizations. At a time when economic uncertainty and market volatility dominate executive discussions, the study equips CIPOs to educate senior leadership on the true scale of intangible […]
Former FDA Economist Dr. Nikki Tavasoli Joins Ocean Tomo, a Part of J.S. Held
I am pleased to announce today that former FDA Economist Dr. Nikki Tavasoli, PhD, has joined Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held. Dr. Tavasoli is an economist specializing in the application of econometric modeling, machine learning, and causal inference to high-stakes regulatory matters. Dr. Tavasoli’s Expertise With experience at the U.S. Food and Drug […]
AI as IP™: A Framework for Boards, Executives, and Investors
This article is the second installment in our three-part series, Artificial Intelligence as Intellectual Property or “AI as IP™”, which explores how artificial intelligence assets should be treated as a form of intellectual property and enterprise capital. The first article, “A Strategic Framework for the Legal Profession”, explored the legal foundations for recognizing and protecting […]
Increasing Exit Multiples: IP and AI Asset Management in M&A Transactions
| The article was originally published in The M&A Journal, Vol. 24 No. 8. The protection and management of intellectual property (IP) assets and artificial intelligence (AI) resources during company sale processes have evolved from ancillary considerations to critical value drivers that can significantly influence EBITDA valuation multiples and overall transaction success. As we […]
Ocean Tomo, a Part of J.S. Held Experts Recognized Among World’s Leading Intellectual Property Strategists
Nine experts from Ocean Tomo are recognized among the World’s Leading Intellectual Property (IP) Strategists. The IAM Strategy 300 is a guide to the pioneers in the IP industry, recognizing those who innovatively create and implement strategies that support IP as a critical business asset. What sets Ocean Tomo apart is our integrated four corridors […]
AI as Intellectual Property: A Strategic Framework for the Legal Profession
Redefining Asset Recognition and Protection in the Age of Artificial Intelligence The artificial intelligence revolution presents the legal profession with its most significant practice development opportunity since the emergence of the internet. AI spending across hardware, software, and services reached $279.22 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate […]
The Growing Importance of the Chief Intellectual Property Officer: A Strategic Imperative for the Knowledge Economy
Discussion in the corporate boardroom is evolving rapidly. As the global economy has fundamentally shifted from one driven by tangible assets to one powered by intangible value, a new C-suite position has earned a seat at the table, a voice that is frequently regarded as essential for strategic leadership: the Chief Intellectual Property Officer (CIPO). […]
Trade Secret Protection in the Age of Large Language Models: Risks, Reasonable Measures, and Legal Remedies
Introduction Large Language Models (LLMs) are a type of Artificial Intelligence (AI) system that can process and generate human-like text based on the patterns and relationships learned from vast amounts of text data 1. LLMs use a machine learning technique called deep learning to process text data from books, articles, web pages and other sources […]











