Proof of Usefulness Report

Foley & Lardner Llp.

Analysis completed on 2/10/2026

+327
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

The submission corresponds to Foley & Lardner LLP, a legitimate and major US law firm established in 1842 with significant revenue ($1B+ implied) and scale (7,500 team). However, the submission is low-quality, containing demonstrable falsehoods (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audience reach: everyone') and nonsensical data fields (e.g., 'marketcap: 1000000001'). While the entity itself possesses immense real-world utility and traction, the evaluation as a 'technology project' is weak due to the lack of a specific technical product and the poor quality of the submission evidence. The score reflects the firm's inherent verified scale heavily discounted by the lack of technical innovation and submission credibility.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+140
Audience Reach Impact+80
Technical Innovation+7.5
Evidence Of Traction+118.75
Market Timing Relevance+50
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+398.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.82
Final Score+327

Project Details

Project URL
foley.com
Description
Foley’s Innovative Technology team consists of over 200 attorneys across 26 offices, including sophisticated corporate attorneys that understand business and market trends, tenacious litigators ready to defend clients’ market share in growth areas, and highly skilled PhDs and engineers who can help navigate the intellectual property nuances of these technological advancements. Our cross-disciplinary team of attorneys and professionals understands the impact of innovative technology and helps clients develop future-proof legal strategies for their businesses. In many cases, we work with company leadership to help shape a vision for the future that incorporates the benefits of innovative technology while protecting against its risks. Our clients span from Fortune 500 giants to technology startups and emerging growth companies, including relationships with more than 300 private equity and venture capital firms, as well as numerous accelerators, incubators, and universities. From formation to IPO, through mergers and spinoffs, regulatory compliance, protecting vital assets, dispute management, and everything in between, we provide comprehensive counsel to help clients at all stages of their life cycle.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline