Investment in intangible assets such as intellectual property, software, and brand recognition expanded at over three times the rate of physical asset investments over the past 15 years, culminating in nearly $6.9 trillion in 2023. The World Intellectual Property Organization highlights that the U.S. and the U.K. have been at the forefront of this surge in spending, underscoring a significant shift in how value is created and sustained in the modern global economy. For further details on these developments, refer to the original report by Law360.