For hundreds of years, the value of a company was determined by its physical assets. Property, factories, equipment, and inventory were the keys to success in the marketplace. In the last few decades, however, there has been a dramatic shift. Industries based on physical assets are fading, while industries based on intellectual assets can grow from virtually nothing to market leaders in just a few years. Usually the fast growing companies succeed because they have intellectual assets which give them an advantage over their competitors. Bateman IP Law Group specializes in helping companies and individuals protect their intellectual property.