Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) in the area of intellectual property services remains in the early adopter phase of its market development.  While demonstrating early successes, LPO for IP faces unique dynamics that challenge its broader market adoption.  While other LPO practice areas gain market share, intellectual property is proving an enigma for some LPO providers.

In this TrendView Report, we discuss our perspectives on the unique dynamics that are shaping the LPO market, and particularly client adoption of intellectual property services.  We present our market adoption model, the Service Value Curve, and discuss its implications for LPO providers.