Does my business have any intellectual property worth protecting?
Even if you’re a small firm, you’ll likely have intellectual property (IP), whether it’s your business name, the way your product looks, copyright on original content you’ve created, or even specific patents on unique technology you’ve built or invented. Understanding what you can and should protect under your IP helps you stay competitive and increases the value of your business. These resources will help you identify and protect its IP cost effectively.
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WHEN: You’re setting up your business and have decided on its name, identity and assets.
WHY: Knowing how to protect your idea and intangible assets, whether it’s an invention or a brand name, can save you a lot of time and money and create value in your business.
WHAT: Information on patents, Intellectual trademarks, copyright and registered designs.
WHEN: You want to ensure you have fully protected your copyright, patents, designs and trademarks.
WHY: Having the right type of intellectual property protection helps protect: the names of your products or brands; your inventions; the design or look of your products; and things you write, make or produce.
WHAT: Guidance on which type of protection you get automatically, and which type you have to apply for.