SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Dec. 15, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Image Protect Inc. (OTC PINK:IMTL)
(imageprotect.com) (the "Company"), the global leader in end-to-end copyright software, is excited to report a dramatic
streamlining in its infringement case settlement process logistics for post-identification caseloads. Management points to its
newly upgraded tracking software design to account for the dramatic improvement in processing time.
The Company believes the engineering achievement carries implications for both revenue and client growth, as processing time not
only directly impacts per period receivables, but should also bolster client satisfaction and the Company’s reputation in the
infringement protection space.
Company COO, Jonathan Thomas stated, “We are extremely excited about the new timetable, and attribute the marked decrease to
technological upgrades performed earlier this year. This business can actually be boiled down to two principal factors: number of
cases, and time to settlement. As demand for infringement protection grows as a natural function of the proliferation of digital
imagery, our ability to shorten the timeframe for settlement will become a direct factor in revenue growth per period.”
Evidencing this expected demand growth, management points to recent comprehensive industry research from multiple sources.
ResearchNReports, an industry-leading data analytics firm, recent released a comprehensive analysis of the U.S. Digital Rights
Management market, making the case for enormous sustainable growth over coming years. In terms of total sales, the U.S. market
stood at $291.5 million in 2016 and is anticipated to reach just shy of $1.5 billion by 2025, which represents a massive CAGR of
19.9% over the forecast period.
Those projections gained further support from recent research by MarketsandMarkets, where independent estimates projected an
overall DRM market growth rate of 22.1%, taking the market from roughly $1.1 billion in 2015 to 2.9 billion by 2020.
Empirical data adds another pillar to this outlook: Google received just over 75 million DMCA-related takedown requests in the
month of March alone, representing a new highwater mark. The rate at which the requests have grown is staggering. Google is asked
to remove 100,000 'Pirate Links' every hour of every day.
Thomas continued, “We are entering a sweet spot for digital rights infringement protection. Competition is scarce. Growth is
accelerating. It comes down to execution from here. And our recent advances in in-house tech will greatly augment results over
coming periods.”
About Image Protect
Image Protect protects and monetizes creative works. By uniting technology with a team of copyright experts, we ensure that
content providers preserve the value of their digital assets. Our web application monitors the global Internet to seek and collect
evidence for illegally used visual content. Then our legal partners across North America, Europe, and Asia ensure our clients
receive appropriate compensation for work used without valid license.
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Cautionary statement for purposes of the "Safe Harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:
Information in this news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. If such
risks or uncertainties materialize or such assumptions prove incorrect, the results of the Company and its consolidated
subsidiaries could differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and assumptions. All
statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. Risks,
uncertainties and assumptions include the execution and performance of contracts by the Company and its customers, suppliers and
partners. The Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise statements contained in this news release based on new
information or otherwise.
Contact for this release:
Image Protect
Lawrence Adams
larry.adams@imageprotect.com
