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Technology 29 May, 2025

Tech claims case study: Separate towers of cover

With cyber threats and contractual risks rising, tech companies are increasingly likely to face more than one claim in a single policy year. While...

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Intellectual property 27 May, 2025

IP claims case study: Hardware headache

A tech firm faced an egregious license fee demand from a company claiming its patented tech was being used. The tech firm’s intellectual property (...

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Technology 28 Mar, 2025

SaaS provider navigates breach of contract claim

When a SaaS provider faced a claim for breach of contract, its technology policy with CFC stepped in to help avoid potentially substantial litigati...

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Cyber 10 Dec, 2024

Proactive cyber attack prevention: Global security vendor

When a zero-day vulnerability surfaced in a widely used security vendor’s software, our proactive cyber attack prevention services stepped in. This...

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Technology 7 Nov, 2023

Media liability claims case study: Campaign conundrum

Facing a claim brought by a dissatisfied client, this marketing agency avoided making a significant payout thanks to legal support and in-house exp...

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Fintech 3 Aug, 2023

IP claims case study: Fintech infringement fiasco

Fintech faces a breach of contract IP claim that escalates into a drawn-out dispute

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Technology 16 Mar, 2023

Technology claims case study: AI aquarium accident

AI technology malfunctions and causes significant financial loss due to contract breach

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Technology 2 Mar, 2022

Technology claims case study: Ransomware riddle

Ransomware attack results in system damage, business interruption and contractual liability

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Media & entertainment 7 Feb, 2022

Media liability claims case study: Loose licensing

Event producer defends intellectual property infringement allegations from local artist

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Intellectual property 1 Sept, 2021

IP claims case study: Contract confusion

A biotech company is accused of patent infringement by one of their suppliers

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Media & entertainment 21 Jul, 2021

Media liability claims case studies

We have a look at three examples of media liability claims.

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Intellectual property 5 Jul, 2021

IP claims case study: Print parallel

Fashion retailer defends use of pattern after artist alleges infringement

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Intellectual property 25 Jan, 2021

IP claims case study: Green grievance

Renewable energy company pursues competitor’s patent infringement

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Intellectual property 30 Nov, 2020

IP claims case study: Software squabble

Financial software platform alleged to have infringed competitor's patent

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Cyber 10 Sept, 2018

Cyber claims case study: Reputational repercussions

Online retailer grapples with data breach aftermath

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