SCHIFF M., Intellectual Property Checklist. Blaneys on Business, March, 2011

Abstract

Creative ideas in product development and marketing provide opportunities for a company to get ahead of the competition. If your company is developing new technologies or new brands, you can build a portfolio of intellectual property protection to sustain your lead. You should also determine whether other companies have IP rights in your field of business, since this is potentially a minefield through which you need to chart a carefully planned course. The following checklist provides some points your company should consider to help protect your own intellectual property, and keep clear of IP owned by others. It is not a comprehensive list of all the IP issues that may affect your business — but it is a good starting point for some strategic IP planning with your legal counsel. Leggi l’articolo completo