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Third Chair works with IP rightsholders to enforce and monetize their rights, supported by an on-demand network of top lawyers to step in when you need them. We’ve started with revenue-generating workflows, giving media companies visibility into who’s using their content and helping them turn unauthorized ads into a predictable income stream.
Third Chair is a Y Combinator company in the Spring 2025 batch. Its directory entry describes it as: AI-Native IP Enforcement. The founders listed are Yoav Zimmerman (Founder/CEO), Shourya Lala (Founder/CTO) (Y Combinator directory entry, May 29, 2025).
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Third Chair works with IP rightsholders to enforce and monetize their rights, supported by an on-demand network of top lawyers to step in when you need them.
We’ve started with revenue-generating workflows, giving media companies visibility into who’s using their content and helping them turn unauthorized ads into a predictable income stream.
The biggest media and entertainment companies like Universal Music Group in the world rely on Third Chair to enforce their intellectual property, unlock licensing revenue, and accelerate deal flow.
Yoav Zimmerman
Founder/CEO
Shourya Lala
Founder/CTO
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