IP disputes can be incredibly expensive. It’s very difficult to estimate how much it would cost to fight an IP infringement. For most SMEs, IP claims can be dealt with via the UK Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (UPEC). As with most insurance policies, an excess would apply and this would likely range from £5,000 to £10,000. Whilst this seems like a lot, the costs in IPEC are often more than £100,000 with damages capped at £500,000 (which can be increased further by consent).