Large firms headquartered in the commonwealth are expanding their IP capabilities in key markets, with a slate of lawyer moves this week highlighting the important role that intellectual property plays in a business clients’ asset portfolio.

For law firms with multi-jurisdictional footprints, demand for IP litigators has increased throughout the country due to the complex nature of protecting intellectual property assets, firm leaders and IP lawyers said in recent interviews. Lawyers said several influential court cases could alter the landscape for IP protection at a time when tech products like artificial intelligence and cloud storage are becoming increasingly widespread.