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IPTA Members Professional Indemnity Insurance Policy

GSA has partnered with IPTA to deliver members a market leading insurance policy wording, providing a materially stronger and more resilient professional indemnity solution for IP professionals, and at a competitive premium. Below is all you need to know to obtain a quote.

The key advantages of the IPTA policy are outlined below:

1. True Worldwide Coverage (Including USA & Canada)

The policy responds globally, including the US and Canada.

Why this matters: US and Canadian exposure can arise through filings, counterparties, or proceedings—even without a physical presence. IPTA materially reduces the risk of uninsured claims.

2. Broader, Clearer Insuring Clause

The policy operates on a traditional “pay on behalf” basis, covering damages and claim expenses arising from professional negligence.

Why this matters: Reduces ambiguity at claim time and provides clearer certainty that losses and defence costs are intended to be covered.

3. Superior Limit Protection Across Multiple Claims

The policy has a flexible limit structure, including reinstatement for unrelated claims, rather than a restrictive aggregate.

Why this matters: Preserves meaningful cover throughout the policy period and reduces the risk of early limit erosion.

4. Stronger Cyber & Privacy Protection

The policy includes a higher cyber and privacy sublimit (up to CAD $250,000).

Why this matters: Better protection for data breach response costs without eroding the core PI limit.

5. Uncapped Emergency Defence Costs

The policy allows emergency defence costs without a specific cap.

Why this matters: Enables rapid response in urgent situations without the risk of uninsured early costs.

6. Sensible Treatment of Associated Entities

The policy permits claims involving associated entities where ownership or control is below 10%.

Why this matters: Reduces the risk of technical coverage denials in common commercial or start-up arrangements.

7. Financial Incentive to Resolve Disputes Early

The policy reduces the deductible by 50% when disputes are resolved via arbitration.

Why this matters: Encourages faster, more cost-effective dispute resolution and lowers out-of-pocket exposure.

8. Clear “Other Insurance” Position

The policy clearly defines how it responds alongside other valid insurance.

Why this matters: Minimises insurer disputes and supports faster, cleaner claims outcomes.

9. Designed Specifically for IP Professionals

The policy is purpose-built for patent and trademark practices.

Why this matters: Better alignment between real-world IP risk and policy response, reducing unintended gaps

If you would like a quote, please complete the *LINKED* proposal form and email to charlesg@gsaib.com.au.

If you would like more information, please contact Charles on the email or mobile number below.

Charles Galayini
Executive General Manager - Strategic Growth
0414 421 425
charlesg@gsaib.com.au

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