news Com Laude completes Markmonitor acquisition and changes name

Future Sensors said:

"This marks the fifth time that Markmonitor has changed hands in the last decade."

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1. Thomson Reuters (2012): Acquired MarkMonitor to expand its Intellectual Property (IP) and Science business.
2. Clarivate Analytics (2016): Acquired as part of a $3.55 billion carve-out of Thomson Reuters' IP & Science division by private equity firms Onex and Baring Private Equity Asia.
3. OpSec Security (2020 - Partial): Acquired the brand protection (anti-piracy and anti-fraud) unit from Clarivate, while Clarivate retained the domain management business.
4. Newfold Digital (2022): Acquired the remaining domain management business from Clarivate for $302.5 million to expand its web technology portfolio.
5. Com Laude / Markmonitor Group (2025/2026): Acquired from Newfold Digital in a deal valuing the combined entity at $450 million. As of January 12, 2026, the company operates under the new parent name Markmonitor Group.

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