Stephen Robertson

Stephen Robertson is the Founder and CEO of Metis Partners, a global intellectual property (IP) firm he established in 2003.15 With over two decades of experience, Robertson has become a recognized expert in helping businesses identify, protect, and leverage their IP assets.23

Robertson is acknowledged as one of the "World's 300 Leading IP Strategists" by IAM Magazine for more than 10 years.1 He has grown Metis Partners into a highly regarded global IP valuation practice, pioneering cradle-to-grave IP valuations and IP collateral guidance for venture debt lenders.1

Key achievements and contributions:

1. Provides advice to lenders and credit funds on monitoring IP assets as collateral.1
2. Co-authored a book on IP strategy, which has become an industry reference point.1
3. Launched the IP100 in 2015, the world's first global IP benchmark ranking innovative companies based on their IP asset strength.1
4. Contributed to European initiatives focused on national policy change in IP-related finance and IP recognition among SMEs.1

Robertson's expertise extends beyond traditional IP concepts. He emphasizes that IP encompasses not just patents and copyrights, but also brands, trade secrets, software, and crucial data.23 His approach to IP as a strategic asset has helped businesses enhance their market position, secure higher valuations, and open new avenues for revenue generation.23

Based in San Diego, California, Stephen Robertson continues to lead Metis Partners, focusing on due diligence-led IP valuations and IP strategy advice to help clients maximize the value of their intellectual property.45