IPM

Intelligent Protection Management Corp. (NASDAQ:IPM) is a technology company founded by Clifford Lerner and Darrell Lerner in 2005 and headquartered in Jericho, New York. Originally focused on developing multimedia communication software including video chat applications, the company has undergone a significant strategic transformation in recent years. After divesting its consumer-facing video chat applications Paltalk, Camfrog, and Vumber in 2024, IPM has pivoted to become a cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity services provider through its acquisition of Newtek Technology Solutions. The company also maintains valuable intellectual property assets and has achieved notable success in patent litigation, including a $65.7 million jury verdict against Cisco Systems.