September 15, 2025
Certum Group, the only company that provides both litigation finance and litigation insurance solutions, is pleased to announce that Christopher Seidl has joined the company as a Director and leader of Certum’s IP finance strategies. Mr. Seidl will oversee all facets of Certum’s intellectual property business, including IP litigation funding, acquisitions, and licensing opportunities.
Mr. Seidl is one of the most experienced IP litigation funders in the country. He previously served as a Managing Director at Fortress Investment Group,where he focused on IP finance and was responsible for originating, structuring and underwriting patent investment opportunities with law firms and patent holders.
Before moving into the finance arena, Mr. Seidl spent more than two decades at Robins Kaplan LLP, one of the country’s elite litigation firms. There he represented both plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes IP and commercial disputes, trying multiple cases to verdict—including a landmark patent victory ultimately affirmed by the U.S. Supreme Court. He also represented litigation funders as outside counsel, in diligence and litigation matters.
“I’m excited to join the talented and professional team at Certum,” said Seidl. “This is a great opportunity and I’m going to put all of my experience over the years into helping Certum’s clients achieve their litigation and business goals through our creative financing solutions.”
“With nearly 25 years of experience in high-stakes IP litigation, funding, and monetization, Chris brings the perfect blend of legal expertise and financial acumen to Certum’s growing platform,” said Joel Fineberg, Certum’s founder and managing director. “Chris’s talent and track record of innovation in the field will help drive Certum forward as we continue to expand our capabilities and deliver world-class solutions for clients. We are thrilled to welcome him to our leadership team.”
Mr. Seidl’s courtroom success and client-centered approach earned him national accolades, including recognition by the National Law Journal as an “Intellectual Property Trailblazer,” and a selection as a “BTI Client Service All Star.”
He has also been recognized globally for his patent monetization work, repeatedly being named to the IAM Patent 1000 (2014-2021), the IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists (2022-2026) and listed as an IAM Strategy Global Leader for his role in shaping the future of IP finance.
About Certum Group
Certum Group provides bespoke solutions for companies facing the uncertainty of litigation. It is the leader in providing comprehensive alternative litigation strategies, including finance, insurance, and legal advisory services. Certum’s sophisticated team combines deep expertise from former AmLaw 100 litigators, plaintiffs’ attorneys, judicial law clerks, investment bankers, and insurance executives to deliver unmatched litigation risk assessment capabilities. Certum Group helps companies and their counsel remove the financial and operational volatility arising out of litigation by transferring the outcome risk. Learn more at www.certumgroup.com.