Protecting Intellectual Property - CEO Online

Intellectual Property

Wednesday 9 September 2009

Intellectual Property (IP) refers to the knowledge you have created and wish to exploit. There are several means of protection, depending on the innovation or idea.

Brand Erosion

Monday 18 June 2007

All the hard work you put into establishing your brand will be for nought without the right protection.

Defend Your Property

Monday 18 June 2007

Knowing your weak spots is the first step in preventing your business assets from walking out the door.

The Secret Ingredient

Monday 18 June 2007

How do you stop business partners from stealing your great new idea?

Would You Like Free IP With That Erroneously Sent Email?

Monday 19 February 2007

What do you do when an email has been accidentally sent to the wrong person? Immediately panic followed by "recalling" the message which only highlights your mistake? We may not even notice we've sent it to the wrong person, and the information transmitted can have huge implications on your business.

Maximising Value From Intellectual Property (IP)

Thursday 21 July 2005

In this article, we use the example of technology development to illustrate how your business can get the most out of your Intellectual Property (IP) through licensing.

Memorandums Of Understanding - A Word Of Caution

Thursday 21 July 2005

In the early stages of negotiation of a transaction or project, parties often record in writing the key terms on which they have reached agreement. Common expressions for this preliminary document include “heads of agreement”, “letter of intent” and “memorandum of understanding” (MOU). This article examines some of the legal and practical implications of entering into an MOU.

Someone Is Using My Trade Mark! - Breaching Intellectual Property Rights

Wednesday 13 July 2005

If you are aware of your rights, or the rights of others, then you are less likely to find yourself in trouble.

E-commerce And Patent Protection

Thursday 9 December 2004

E-commerce is short for electronic commerce, and is simply the idea of replacing traditional business activity with business activity that is executed using any information and communication technology (ICT). Whilst this activity is not new, it is the widespread adoption of the internet that has led to the importance of e-commerce to business today. The internet enables organisations to cut through the boundaries of time and geography by putting store owners and customers all over the world into virtual contact with each other to engage in commerce.

Third Party Created Copyright Works - Who Owns Them?

Thursday 2 September 2004

Who owns copyright in a logo created by a graphic designer – the graphic designer or the company that commissioned the logo? Businesses often fail to ask this question and incorrectly assume that if they pay a third party to create an advertisement, logo, software, website, photograph or other copyright work, they will own copyright in such works.