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title: "Does E&O Cover Intellectual Property Infringement?"
description: "Possibly, if the infringement claim arises from covered professional services and no IP exclusion applies; E&O is not broad IP protection."
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# Does E&O Cover Intellectual Property Infringement?

Possibly, if the infringement claim arises from covered professional services and no IP exclusion applies; E&O is not broad IP protection.

Possibly, if the infringement claim arises from covered professional services and no IP exclusion applies; E&O is not broad IP protection. The policy’s service definition and intellectual-property exclusion determine whether the claim fits.

Check whether the specific allegation qualifies for defense or payment, plus claims-made reporting rules, retroactive date, limits, retention, and consent terms. Compare the E&O and IP forms if both may apply.

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## Related Coverage

- [Intellectual property](https://spot.insure/coverage/intellectual-property)
- [Professional errors and omissions (E&O)](https://spot.insure/coverage/professional-errors-omissions)

## Sources

1. [Small Business Insurance](https://content.naic.org/consumer/small-business.htm). National Association of Insurance Commissioners; Other types of business liability insurance. Accessed 2026-09-25.
2. [Intellectual property insurance](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/intellectual-property/). CFC; Opening; Defense; Pursuit of infringers; Contractual indemnity; US-facing product offering. Accessed 2026-09-25.
3. [FAQ: Professional liability insurance](https://www.tdi.texas.gov/commercial/pl-faq.html). Texas Department of Insurance; What’s professional liability coverage?; What types of damages…; What’s general liability insurance?; Do I need professional liability… if I have general liability…?. Accessed 2026-09-25.

More answers: [Intellectual Property Insurance FAQ](https://spot.insure/insurance-faq/intellectual-property).

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