In 2009, Lex Machina spun out of a Stanford University Law School and Computer Science Department project called the IP Litigation Clearinghouse (IPLC). Founded by Law Professor Mark Lemley in 2006, the IPLC mapped every electronically available patent litigation event and outcome. Lex Machina continues to fulfill the original mission of the IPLC - to bring openness and transparency to IP law.
| Date | Amount | Type | Investors | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/26/12 | $2,000,000 |
Costanoa Venture Capital David Chao Eric Goldman Jean Kovacs Jeff Hammerbacher Naval Ravikant X/Seed Capital | undisclosed |
