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title: "Who Needs Intellectual Property Insurance?"
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# Who Needs Intellectual Property Insurance?

IP litigation insurance may fund defense against a claim or enforcement of your rights; the two are separate coverage needs.

Legal defense and enforcement may be sold as separate options, and some products offer both under distinct grants.

Check whether counsel, experts, appeals, settlements, or damages are included and how costs reduce limits. Confirm which rights, products, and territories are scheduled.

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## Related Coverage

- [Intellectual property](https://spot.insure/coverage/intellectual-property)

## 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 (UK guidance)](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/intellectual-property-insurance). UK Intellectual Property Office; About IP and insurance > types of products; exclusions/excess/co-insurance; claims process and legal representation. Accessed 2026-09-25.
3. [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.

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

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