Stobbs US excited to disrupt ‘greedy’ IP market

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Stobbs US excited to disrupt ‘greedy’ IP market

Max Walters
April 14 2025
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The three founders of the IP firm’s new US offering say they plan to offer a unique proposition in a market fixated by the billable hour

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