The IP Frontiers Report 2025
Proactive security against IP infringement
Download CSC’s latest report, based on original research with 300 senior legal professionals. Discover exclusive insights into the rise of online IP infringement, the growing role of AI, outsourcing strategies, and how enterprises are safeguarding brand value in a high-risk digital landscape.
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Online intellectual property infringement is accelerating across industries. From counterfeit goods and trademark abuse to impersonation and copyright abuse, the risks are multiplying—and AI tools are making attacks faster and more convincing.
CSC’s “IP Frontiers Report 2025” delivers a detailed view of how legal teams are responding. The research explores the scale of infringement today, the role of collaboration across departments, and how outsourcing and budgets are shifting to meet rising threats.
What you'll discover
The top challenges for IP enforcement
Legal professionals are grappling with rising volumes of infringement and more complex digital threats that demand new strategies.
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91% are concerned about the threat of online IP infringement.
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55% expect a significant rise in the number of online IP infringement over the next three years.
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The top three types of online IP infringement they’ve experienced are counterfeiting, trademark abuse, and impersonation.
AI’s growing role in infringement
Artificial intelligence is accelerating infringement activity, creating new risks for enterprises worldwide.
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88% say AI-enabled systems are increasing the frequency of infringement.
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93% are concerned AI-generated assets could materially impact their business.
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Companies are responding with stronger governance and training—nearly 70% rate their internal AI policies as good, and 20% as excellent.
The rise of outsourcing
As infringement grows more complex, outsourcing is becoming a core part of monitoring and enforcement strategies.
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56% of organizations already outsource some online IP infringement monitoring
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44% expect greater outsourcing to dedicated IP specialist third parties
Outsourcing alleviates pressure on legal teams, strengthens compliance with regulatory standards, and provides access to innovative tools and applications.