By: Gabriel Eze
Here's the thing—one of the most important aspect of your business is the intellectual property of your startup. Ignore it and pay dearly for it. They say, great products and services with superb execution make great companies but then strong brands make an even greater company. By strong brands, I mean brands with comprehensive IP protection. Strong brands create great value—both commercial and intellectual assets that attract your product and services to your target market. What readily comes to mind when Intellectual Property (IP) is mentioned are the more common aspects such as copyright, industrial designs, patents, trademarks. The less common IP or IP-related rights include database rights, geographical indications, plant varieties, trade secrets, traditional knowledge, etc.
For startups, here's a quick one on some types of IP that may be relevant to your startup and that your startup badly needs to protect:
> Copyright
Copyright protects original literary, musical, and artistic works. It grants authors or creators exclusive right to produce, distribute, assign, license, or do other things with the work. If you have a web application or a website, then you will need to protect the source codes used to build it. You may need a contractual agreement on who should own the app or website especially if you contract a developer to build the app or website for you. Copyright protection takes care of this. Depending on the nature of startup, you will need to protect your copyright works accordingly. One of the most common copyright works startups often wish to protect, depending on the industry or sector they belong, include software programs (limited to the original source code used in writing the program only); marketing materials including ad copies and jingles; entertainment works including cinematography, motion picture, and musical works; web publishing including podcasts, training videos, web contents, etc. Any of these copyright works could become a valuable intangible asset for your startup especially if you know what you are doing.
Read more >> https://www.mondaq.com/Nigeria/Intellectual-Property/901604/Why-You-Badly-Need-To-Protect-The-Intellectual-Property-Of-Your-Startup
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Showing posts with label Intellectual Property. Show all posts
Singapore intellectual property officer nominated for UN top role
By: Eileen Yu
A Singaporean officer has been nominated for the role of director general of the United Nations (UN) World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), making him the first from the country to take on a top UN role, if confirmed. Daren Tang was picked from an initial list of 10 candidates and his nomination would need to be approved when the WIPO General Assembly convenes in May.
If confirmed, he would be WIPO's fifth director general and would begin official duties from October 1 for a six-year term, said the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) in a statement Thursday. A specialised agency under UN, WIPO manages IP services, policies, information, and cooperation, and helps member states develop their capabilities and infrastructure to embrace IP as a catalyst for economic development and innovation.
Tang currently is chief executive of IPOS, which is a statutory board parked under Singapore's Law Ministry.
Read more >> https://www.zdnet.com/article/singapore-intellectual-property-officer-nominated-for-un-top-role/
A Singaporean officer has been nominated for the role of director general of the United Nations (UN) World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), making him the first from the country to take on a top UN role, if confirmed. Daren Tang was picked from an initial list of 10 candidates and his nomination would need to be approved when the WIPO General Assembly convenes in May.
If confirmed, he would be WIPO's fifth director general and would begin official duties from October 1 for a six-year term, said the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) in a statement Thursday. A specialised agency under UN, WIPO manages IP services, policies, information, and cooperation, and helps member states develop their capabilities and infrastructure to embrace IP as a catalyst for economic development and innovation.
Tang currently is chief executive of IPOS, which is a statutory board parked under Singapore's Law Ministry.
Read more >> https://www.zdnet.com/article/singapore-intellectual-property-officer-nominated-for-un-top-role/
Basic Guide to Intellectual Property that will save your business
By: Marsha Kelly
As an entrepreneur and small business owner, some of the most precious assets are intangible and are considered, rather than real or physical, intellectual property.
As you protect your valuable tangible property with insurance, legal records, and locks, you may defend your ideas and inventions similarly.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN TRADEMARKS, COPYRIGHTS AND PATENTS
First, you’ll have to be aware of the difference between the different kinds of intellectual property protection. Do you require a patent or trademark or copyright for your specific company usage?
Patents
The objective of a patent is to protect creations.
It’s a right which is awarded to the inventor of the national government that authorizes the inventor to stop people from selling, manufacturing or using their invention for a specified period.
The US patent system has been designed to promote devices which are distinct and encourage society. There are 3 distinct classes of patents:
Read more >> https://ideasplusbusiness.com/guide-to-intellectual-property/
As an entrepreneur and small business owner, some of the most precious assets are intangible and are considered, rather than real or physical, intellectual property.
As you protect your valuable tangible property with insurance, legal records, and locks, you may defend your ideas and inventions similarly.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN TRADEMARKS, COPYRIGHTS AND PATENTS
First, you’ll have to be aware of the difference between the different kinds of intellectual property protection. Do you require a patent or trademark or copyright for your specific company usage?
Patents
The objective of a patent is to protect creations.
It’s a right which is awarded to the inventor of the national government that authorizes the inventor to stop people from selling, manufacturing or using their invention for a specified period.
The US patent system has been designed to promote devices which are distinct and encourage society. There are 3 distinct classes of patents:
Read more >> https://ideasplusbusiness.com/guide-to-intellectual-property/
Intellectual property rights explained
By: Charlie Wilson
If you have created a new device or way of operating then you are entitled to file a claim to protect your innovation. Ownership of an idea can be as important as ownership of a physical possession – particularly in financial terms – and so protecting intellectual property is a crucial step for any individual or business looking to use that idea or creation.
Intellectual property law is designed to ensure that others cannot copy or replicate your invention without facing heavy penalties. No matter what form your creation takes, you can rest assured that there is a form of IP protection to cover it, providing you can demonstrate that it meets certain criteria.
Patents, trademarks and copyrights are the most commonly occurring forms of intellectual property protection, affording peace of mind and recognition for what is broadly given the term of a “work”. Protection can be sought for almost any invention, whether it is an artistic piece (like a song, artwork, literature or game design), or a work of engineering or design.
There are several different forms of IP protection available and it is important to understand how and when to exercise each type of ownership. Let’s take a closer look.
Read more >> https://www.thelawsuperstore.co.uk/business/blog/intellectual-property-rights-explained
If you have created a new device or way of operating then you are entitled to file a claim to protect your innovation. Ownership of an idea can be as important as ownership of a physical possession – particularly in financial terms – and so protecting intellectual property is a crucial step for any individual or business looking to use that idea or creation.
Intellectual property law is designed to ensure that others cannot copy or replicate your invention without facing heavy penalties. No matter what form your creation takes, you can rest assured that there is a form of IP protection to cover it, providing you can demonstrate that it meets certain criteria.
Patents, trademarks and copyrights are the most commonly occurring forms of intellectual property protection, affording peace of mind and recognition for what is broadly given the term of a “work”. Protection can be sought for almost any invention, whether it is an artistic piece (like a song, artwork, literature or game design), or a work of engineering or design.
There are several different forms of IP protection available and it is important to understand how and when to exercise each type of ownership. Let’s take a closer look.
Read more >> https://www.thelawsuperstore.co.uk/business/blog/intellectual-property-rights-explained
Basics of Intellectual Property Law in Nigeria
By: David Adamgbo
Here I’ll be talking about six different areas of intellectual property law which is also referred to as IP or IP Law, these areas include:
> Patents
> Copyrights
> Trademark
> Industrial Design
> Trade Secrets and,
> Right of Publicity
Basically intellectual property law is a law or a set of legislative enactments created to protect the product of human ingenuity (intangible assets such as words, sounds images etc).
Patents
A patent is a monopoly over an invention and The Patent Act governs the registration and administration of patents in Nigeria. Patents cover compositions of matter, basically composition of matter is a broad concept, it can be anything ranging from new chemicals to machinery or even an app or a computer software.
But because you have something that’s within a patents subject matter it doesn’t necessarily mean you can get a patent for it, in other to get a patent you must prove novelty, utility and nonobviousness. However a patent can’t be granted for inventions which are contrary to public order and morality. The term of a patent last for a period of twenty (20) years from the period of registration and it’s none renewable.
Read more >> https://solicitorswords.wordpress.com/2020/01/10/basics-of-intellectual-property-law-in-nigeria/
Here I’ll be talking about six different areas of intellectual property law which is also referred to as IP or IP Law, these areas include:
> Patents
> Copyrights
> Trademark
> Industrial Design
> Trade Secrets and,
> Right of Publicity
Basically intellectual property law is a law or a set of legislative enactments created to protect the product of human ingenuity (intangible assets such as words, sounds images etc).
Patents
A patent is a monopoly over an invention and The Patent Act governs the registration and administration of patents in Nigeria. Patents cover compositions of matter, basically composition of matter is a broad concept, it can be anything ranging from new chemicals to machinery or even an app or a computer software.
But because you have something that’s within a patents subject matter it doesn’t necessarily mean you can get a patent for it, in other to get a patent you must prove novelty, utility and nonobviousness. However a patent can’t be granted for inventions which are contrary to public order and morality. The term of a patent last for a period of twenty (20) years from the period of registration and it’s none renewable.
Read more >> https://solicitorswords.wordpress.com/2020/01/10/basics-of-intellectual-property-law-in-nigeria/
Nigeria: Essential Intellectual Property Rights Protection For E-Commerce Companies In Nigeria
By: Bisola Scott
INTRODUCTION
The internet has transformed the conventional way of trading, and businesses trade over the internet, either exclusively or in addition to having physical stores. This mode of trading is referred to as e-commerce, with the added functionality of electronic transfers of money and data to execute various business transactions.2 With the introduction of online retail stores such as Konga, Alibaba, and Jumia, Nigerians, like consumers elsewhere, are rapidly embracing online shopping.3 Currently, the amount that has been expended on e-commerce transactions in Nigeria is estimated at $12 billion and projected to reach $75 billion in revenues per annum by 2025.4 Some of the advantages of e-commerce include convenience in purchasing and subscribing to services, the provision of an array of products or services to choose from, and discounted prices as it is usually less expensive to operate.5
Intellectual property rights are the highest value-bearing component of e-commerce companies6 and are protectable under intellectual property laws in Nigeria through the avenues of trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets and confidential information. These rights are valuable assets which may generate income and enable a company acquire or maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace. It is vital that e-commerce companies protect their intellectual rights to prevent infringement and theft by third parties, which may result in reduction in revenue generated and sometimes affect the integrity of their brand. The key intellectual property rights in e-commerce businesses are highlighted below.
Read more >> http://www.mondaq.com/Nigeria/x/880786/Trademark/Essential+Intellectual+Property+Rights+Protection+For+ECommerce+Companies+In+Nigeria
INTRODUCTION
The internet has transformed the conventional way of trading, and businesses trade over the internet, either exclusively or in addition to having physical stores. This mode of trading is referred to as e-commerce, with the added functionality of electronic transfers of money and data to execute various business transactions.2 With the introduction of online retail stores such as Konga, Alibaba, and Jumia, Nigerians, like consumers elsewhere, are rapidly embracing online shopping.3 Currently, the amount that has been expended on e-commerce transactions in Nigeria is estimated at $12 billion and projected to reach $75 billion in revenues per annum by 2025.4 Some of the advantages of e-commerce include convenience in purchasing and subscribing to services, the provision of an array of products or services to choose from, and discounted prices as it is usually less expensive to operate.5
Intellectual property rights are the highest value-bearing component of e-commerce companies6 and are protectable under intellectual property laws in Nigeria through the avenues of trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets and confidential information. These rights are valuable assets which may generate income and enable a company acquire or maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace. It is vital that e-commerce companies protect their intellectual rights to prevent infringement and theft by third parties, which may result in reduction in revenue generated and sometimes affect the integrity of their brand. The key intellectual property rights in e-commerce businesses are highlighted below.
Read more >> http://www.mondaq.com/Nigeria/x/880786/Trademark/Essential+Intellectual+Property+Rights+Protection+For+ECommerce+Companies+In+Nigeria
Exploring Intellectual Property at Apple: A Study of Strategy and Patterns
By: Julia Justusson
Whether companies use patent portfolios to encourage innovation or to stifle competition, protecting intellectual property (IP) is an important part of corporate strategy. As ktMINE has previously noted, companies rely on patent and trademark infringement litigation to prevent competitors from copying valuable designs and inventions. Apple, in one notable example, has been arguing in court since 2011 that Samsung committed patent infringement in copying features of its smartphones and tablets. In the latest verdict in late May of this year, the U.S. District Court in San Jose ordered Samsung to pay Apple $539 million in damages for infringing upon three design patents and two utility patents.
Apple has fully embraced using the technology patent system to their advantage, dating back to Steve Jobs’ determination in 2006 to protect the iPhone before its first release. According to the company’s former general counsel Nancy Heinen, “[Steve Jobs’] attitude was that if someone at Apple can dream it up, then we should apply for a patent, because even if we never build it, it’s a defensive tool.” Apple’s extensive patent portfolio reveals certain trends in research and development, but also indicates the company’s intent to use its IP as a tool to prevent competitors from either copying existing technologies or bringing Apple’s “original” ideas to fruition first.
Read more >> https://www.ktmine.com/exploring-intellectual-property-at-apple-a-study-of-strategy-and-patterns/
Whether companies use patent portfolios to encourage innovation or to stifle competition, protecting intellectual property (IP) is an important part of corporate strategy. As ktMINE has previously noted, companies rely on patent and trademark infringement litigation to prevent competitors from copying valuable designs and inventions. Apple, in one notable example, has been arguing in court since 2011 that Samsung committed patent infringement in copying features of its smartphones and tablets. In the latest verdict in late May of this year, the U.S. District Court in San Jose ordered Samsung to pay Apple $539 million in damages for infringing upon three design patents and two utility patents.
Apple has fully embraced using the technology patent system to their advantage, dating back to Steve Jobs’ determination in 2006 to protect the iPhone before its first release. According to the company’s former general counsel Nancy Heinen, “[Steve Jobs’] attitude was that if someone at Apple can dream it up, then we should apply for a patent, because even if we never build it, it’s a defensive tool.” Apple’s extensive patent portfolio reveals certain trends in research and development, but also indicates the company’s intent to use its IP as a tool to prevent competitors from either copying existing technologies or bringing Apple’s “original” ideas to fruition first.
Read more >> https://www.ktmine.com/exploring-intellectual-property-at-apple-a-study-of-strategy-and-patterns/
4 Key Questions Every Entrepreneur Should Ask About Intellectual Property ("IP")
By: Mark Getty
To avoid early missteps in protecting valuable business intellectual property, every entrepreneur should regularly ask himself or herself the following questions about their intangible assets.
1. What IP does my business currently own?
> Take an accounting of all trademarks, inventions, trade secrets, confidential information, or other proprietary information currently owned. For a quick & easy primer on the various types of intellectual property and what legal protections may be available, a brief summary can be found here.
> If you are new or small business, start with a simple spreadsheet that tracks the type, status, & description of all IP owned, and update the spreadsheet regularly with details such as: (1) the date any pending applications or registrations were filed, (2) the date that responses to any official correspondence are due (for example to the USPTO), and (3) the date any applications/registrations expire or need to be renewed.
> Keep in mind that you may own the IP personally if you are an early stage company (or simply a sole proprietorship). You may consider assigning any patent or trademark applications/registrations from you personally to the company to add valuable assets to the company (or license them if you would prefer to keep title).
Read more >> https://www.startupheartup.com/blog/4-questions-every-business-owner-should-ask-about-intellectual-property-ip
To avoid early missteps in protecting valuable business intellectual property, every entrepreneur should regularly ask himself or herself the following questions about their intangible assets.
1. What IP does my business currently own?
> Take an accounting of all trademarks, inventions, trade secrets, confidential information, or other proprietary information currently owned. For a quick & easy primer on the various types of intellectual property and what legal protections may be available, a brief summary can be found here.
> If you are new or small business, start with a simple spreadsheet that tracks the type, status, & description of all IP owned, and update the spreadsheet regularly with details such as: (1) the date any pending applications or registrations were filed, (2) the date that responses to any official correspondence are due (for example to the USPTO), and (3) the date any applications/registrations expire or need to be renewed.
> Keep in mind that you may own the IP personally if you are an early stage company (or simply a sole proprietorship). You may consider assigning any patent or trademark applications/registrations from you personally to the company to add valuable assets to the company (or license them if you would prefer to keep title).
Read more >> https://www.startupheartup.com/blog/4-questions-every-business-owner-should-ask-about-intellectual-property-ip
International Intellectual Property Rights: Everything Exporters Need to Know
By: Benjamin Williams
The importance of doing business internationally grows more significant every year. It is important to remember that not only does international business open up a world of possibilities, it also comes with risks you might not have considered before. This makes understanding your international intellectual property rights and how to fully protect your products and ideas all the more vital.
Intellectual property rights are exclusive rights given to creators to protect their creations for a specific period of time. These rights are granted through multiple different methods, including copyrights, trademarks, and patents. Before you can successfully export your products internationally, you must ensure that your products are fully protected through the right methods and in the right countries.
Trademarks and Service Marks
According to the USPTO, a trademark is “a word, phrase, symbol, or design that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods of one party from those of others.” Trademarks protect any logos or brand names you use on your goods. This makes it illegal for other companies to use the same logo, brand name, or service mark or one so similar that it is indistinguishable from your original, which is called counterfeiting. Once you have ensured your trademark is federally registrable and legally protectable, you can move forward with the registration process.
Read more >> https://tradove.com/blog/International-Intellectual-Property-Rights-Everything-Exporters-Need-to-Know.html
The importance of doing business internationally grows more significant every year. It is important to remember that not only does international business open up a world of possibilities, it also comes with risks you might not have considered before. This makes understanding your international intellectual property rights and how to fully protect your products and ideas all the more vital.
Intellectual property rights are exclusive rights given to creators to protect their creations for a specific period of time. These rights are granted through multiple different methods, including copyrights, trademarks, and patents. Before you can successfully export your products internationally, you must ensure that your products are fully protected through the right methods and in the right countries.
Trademarks and Service Marks
According to the USPTO, a trademark is “a word, phrase, symbol, or design that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods of one party from those of others.” Trademarks protect any logos or brand names you use on your goods. This makes it illegal for other companies to use the same logo, brand name, or service mark or one so similar that it is indistinguishable from your original, which is called counterfeiting. Once you have ensured your trademark is federally registrable and legally protectable, you can move forward with the registration process.
Read more >> https://tradove.com/blog/International-Intellectual-Property-Rights-Everything-Exporters-Need-to-Know.html
A Guide To Keeping Your Intellectual Property Safe
By: Henry Comte Valasquez
Protecting intellectual property rights should be a top priority for a small business that creates new products. Intellectual property represents creations of the mind that have taken tangible forms such as writing or inventions. Written works are protected by copyrights, while inventions are protected by patents and names and symbols are protected by trademarks.
Patent Search
If you are introducing a new product to the market that is unlike anything that’s been marketed before, you should protect the invention with a patent or patent-pending status. A key step toward acquiring a patent is to conduct a patent search with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Find out if your new invention is similar to any patent of the past to avoid litigation. The process of filing a patent can take up to a few years.
Registering Works
An author can claim copyright ownership as soon as a piece of writing is presented to the public. Copyrights do not need to be registered with the Library of Congress, but it always helps in court cases to point to official registration dates of specific works. By registering the work you will be in a better position to litigate if someone infringes upon your writing. USPTO, as the name suggests, is the organization people turn to for registering a trademark.
Read more >> https://henrycomtevelasquez.com/a-guide-to-keeping-your-intellectual-property-safe/
Protecting intellectual property rights should be a top priority for a small business that creates new products. Intellectual property represents creations of the mind that have taken tangible forms such as writing or inventions. Written works are protected by copyrights, while inventions are protected by patents and names and symbols are protected by trademarks.
Patent Search
If you are introducing a new product to the market that is unlike anything that’s been marketed before, you should protect the invention with a patent or patent-pending status. A key step toward acquiring a patent is to conduct a patent search with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Find out if your new invention is similar to any patent of the past to avoid litigation. The process of filing a patent can take up to a few years.
Registering Works
An author can claim copyright ownership as soon as a piece of writing is presented to the public. Copyrights do not need to be registered with the Library of Congress, but it always helps in court cases to point to official registration dates of specific works. By registering the work you will be in a better position to litigate if someone infringes upon your writing. USPTO, as the name suggests, is the organization people turn to for registering a trademark.
Read more >> https://henrycomtevelasquez.com/a-guide-to-keeping-your-intellectual-property-safe/
Why Intellectual Property Protection Is Crucial For Startups
By: Dinesh Jotwani
> Patents level the playing field between startups and incumbents
> Investors are likely to invest in a startup that has patents in its name
> Unless a startup trademarks its logo, it may discover unscrupulous companies copying its logo
Nearly 90% of startups fail within their first five years. With the odds stacked against them, they need nearly everything to fall into place to succeed including Intellectual Property Rights.
A startup is essentially a disrupter. It disrupts an existing market by providing more convenient service, a service at a lower cost, or both. Every startup that enters a market believes it has a unique strategy. At the heart of every startup’s strategy is usually a technology and a clever name or attractive logo.
Read more >> https://inc42.com/resources/intellectual-property-protection-crucial-startups/
> Patents level the playing field between startups and incumbents
> Investors are likely to invest in a startup that has patents in its name
> Unless a startup trademarks its logo, it may discover unscrupulous companies copying its logo
Nearly 90% of startups fail within their first five years. With the odds stacked against them, they need nearly everything to fall into place to succeed including Intellectual Property Rights.
A startup is essentially a disrupter. It disrupts an existing market by providing more convenient service, a service at a lower cost, or both. Every startup that enters a market believes it has a unique strategy. At the heart of every startup’s strategy is usually a technology and a clever name or attractive logo.
Read more >> https://inc42.com/resources/intellectual-property-protection-crucial-startups/
What You Should Know about Intellectual Property
By: Steve Cartwright
Modern technology has made it so much easier to get your materials out there. You can share ideas and pictures with the whole world and use it to make money. But just as it’s easier to share, it’s also easier to steal. That’s why it’s important to know the laws and protect yourself.
Before we talk about the laws behind intellectual property, we should probably talk about what intellectual property is. Intellectual property is anything that comes out of your head, whether it be an idea, writing, art, or a picture.
Just because someone can reproduce what you make doesn’t mean it’s legal for them to do so. Intellectual property can usually be divided into four categories: patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
While you’re likely heard all these terms, here’s a quick breakdown of exactly what they mean.
* Copyright. This protects items that are produced by the imagination, but are tangible, like books and songs. To be protected, you must apply for a copyright, which requires you to fill out forms, pay a fee, and provide a copy.
Read more >> https://website-designs.com/website-design/what-you-should-know-about-intellectual-property/
Modern technology has made it so much easier to get your materials out there. You can share ideas and pictures with the whole world and use it to make money. But just as it’s easier to share, it’s also easier to steal. That’s why it’s important to know the laws and protect yourself.
Before we talk about the laws behind intellectual property, we should probably talk about what intellectual property is. Intellectual property is anything that comes out of your head, whether it be an idea, writing, art, or a picture.
Just because someone can reproduce what you make doesn’t mean it’s legal for them to do so. Intellectual property can usually be divided into four categories: patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
While you’re likely heard all these terms, here’s a quick breakdown of exactly what they mean.
* Copyright. This protects items that are produced by the imagination, but are tangible, like books and songs. To be protected, you must apply for a copyright, which requires you to fill out forms, pay a fee, and provide a copy.
Read more >> https://website-designs.com/website-design/what-you-should-know-about-intellectual-property/
How to protect your Intellectual Property as a startup or scale up
By: Chloe Mckenna
It's so easy to overlook your intellectual property when you're a startup. Even companies who've been in business for a while but are scaling up can easily forget just how important it is to protect yourself and your business. So, how do you even begin to go about protecting it and what's involved?
Your intellectual property is one of your most valuable assets. Not only does it give your company its true value, but it also helps create brand recognition and sets you apart from your competitors. Without it, you can't differentiate yourself from the rest. So that's why business owners are realising just how valuable it is and taking steps to protect it.
So it's no surprise that legal claims made over the last 12 months by small to medium enterprises have risen significantly by 68%. If you're new to business and have no clue how to even register your intellectual property, read on to find out.
Read more >> https://www.capalona.co.uk/blog/how-to-protect-your-intellectual-property-as-a-startup-or-scale-up/
It's so easy to overlook your intellectual property when you're a startup. Even companies who've been in business for a while but are scaling up can easily forget just how important it is to protect yourself and your business. So, how do you even begin to go about protecting it and what's involved?
Your intellectual property is one of your most valuable assets. Not only does it give your company its true value, but it also helps create brand recognition and sets you apart from your competitors. Without it, you can't differentiate yourself from the rest. So that's why business owners are realising just how valuable it is and taking steps to protect it.
So it's no surprise that legal claims made over the last 12 months by small to medium enterprises have risen significantly by 68%. If you're new to business and have no clue how to even register your intellectual property, read on to find out.
Read more >> https://www.capalona.co.uk/blog/how-to-protect-your-intellectual-property-as-a-startup-or-scale-up/
Intellectual Property – how to identify it, capture it, articulate it and capitalize it
By: Afshin Doust
Intellectual Property (IP) refers to an innovation of the mind, and as such it encompasses creative ideas permeating the worlds of art and commerce. Originality is its substance; teleology is its element.
IP represents a specific category of property comprising intangible products of intellect which fall into two broad categories.
> Industrial knowledge—examples include patents, trademarks and industrial designs, for which creators can file an application asking government to register innovations as their exclusive property.
> Copyrighted material—examples include literature, film, television programming, works of art, web content, software, music and architecture, the creation of which qualifies for automatic legal protection within most jurisdictions.
As the Fourth Industrial Revolution gains momentum, innovators are facing more competition as well as increased time constraints. R&D remains essential to progress, but the shrinking world of information exchange and the re-emergence of consumers as economic commanders has shifted productive efforts away from foundational research and toward optimizing Time To Market (TTM) metrics. The open innovation platforms of last century are yielding to lean business processes and open-source experimentation where both costs and benefits are shared among multiple stakeholders.
Read more >> https://www.ai-systems.ca/2019/10/intellectual-property-how-to-identify-it-capture-it-articulate-it-and-capitalize-it/
Intellectual Property (IP) refers to an innovation of the mind, and as such it encompasses creative ideas permeating the worlds of art and commerce. Originality is its substance; teleology is its element.
IP represents a specific category of property comprising intangible products of intellect which fall into two broad categories.
> Industrial knowledge—examples include patents, trademarks and industrial designs, for which creators can file an application asking government to register innovations as their exclusive property.
> Copyrighted material—examples include literature, film, television programming, works of art, web content, software, music and architecture, the creation of which qualifies for automatic legal protection within most jurisdictions.
As the Fourth Industrial Revolution gains momentum, innovators are facing more competition as well as increased time constraints. R&D remains essential to progress, but the shrinking world of information exchange and the re-emergence of consumers as economic commanders has shifted productive efforts away from foundational research and toward optimizing Time To Market (TTM) metrics. The open innovation platforms of last century are yielding to lean business processes and open-source experimentation where both costs and benefits are shared among multiple stakeholders.
Read more >> https://www.ai-systems.ca/2019/10/intellectual-property-how-to-identify-it-capture-it-articulate-it-and-capitalize-it/
Intellectual Property Law: 5 Imperative Things Startups Need to Know
By: Kashish IPR
Intellectual Property (IP) appears to be one of the most valuable assets for almost every startup. That’s why many startups put the Intellectual Property Protection on top of their priorities. In addition to protecting products and services, these protections can influence the owners’ confidence and fundraising efforts. In other words, IP protection bestows businesses and entrepreneurs with a tremendous sense of confidence and passion to not only succeed but also become a leader in the relevant area.
Like other entrepreneurs and businesses, you must also want to achieve long-term success and secure your valuable ideas, products, or more under IP protection. Well, if it is true, then there is a need to familiarize yourself with some significant components of Intellectual Property Law.
Top 5 Things Startups Need to Know About IP Law
> Types of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)
In the IP industry, there are many types of IPRs. Each of these rights safeguards a specific category of assets. In general, IPRs fall under four categories named as patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights. Patents empower the original inventor to prevent others from copying, making, or selling his invention. Copyrights provide the exclusive rights to protect original works of authorship such as literature, images, or software. Trademarks secure the unique words, symbols, and designs that distinguish your brand from others. Trade secrets come into action when you hold any special “secret” manufacturing method that gives your startup a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
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Intellectual Property (IP) appears to be one of the most valuable assets for almost every startup. That’s why many startups put the Intellectual Property Protection on top of their priorities. In addition to protecting products and services, these protections can influence the owners’ confidence and fundraising efforts. In other words, IP protection bestows businesses and entrepreneurs with a tremendous sense of confidence and passion to not only succeed but also become a leader in the relevant area.
Like other entrepreneurs and businesses, you must also want to achieve long-term success and secure your valuable ideas, products, or more under IP protection. Well, if it is true, then there is a need to familiarize yourself with some significant components of Intellectual Property Law.
Top 5 Things Startups Need to Know About IP Law
> Types of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)
In the IP industry, there are many types of IPRs. Each of these rights safeguards a specific category of assets. In general, IPRs fall under four categories named as patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights. Patents empower the original inventor to prevent others from copying, making, or selling his invention. Copyrights provide the exclusive rights to protect original works of authorship such as literature, images, or software. Trademarks secure the unique words, symbols, and designs that distinguish your brand from others. Trade secrets come into action when you hold any special “secret” manufacturing method that gives your startup a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Read more >> https://kashishipr.wordpress.com/2019/10/14/intellectual-property-law-5-imperative-things-startups-need-to-know/
How to protect your Intellectual Property as a startup or scale up
By: Chloe Mckenna
It's so easy to overlook your intellectual property when you're a startup. Even companies who've been in business for a while but are scaling up can easily forget just how important it is to protect yourself and your business. So, how do you even begin to go about protecting it and what's involved?
Your intellectual property is one of your most valuable assets. Not only does it give your company its true value, but it also helps create brand recognition and sets you apart from your competitors. Without it, you can't differentiate yourself from the rest. So that's why business owners are realising just how valuable it is and taking steps to protect it.
So it's no surprise that legal claims made over the last 12 months by small to medium enterprises have risen significantly by 68%. If you're new to business and have no clue how to even register your intellectual property, read on to find out.
Read more >> https://www.capalona.co.uk/news/how-to-protect-your-intellectual-property-as-a-startup-or-scale-up/
It's so easy to overlook your intellectual property when you're a startup. Even companies who've been in business for a while but are scaling up can easily forget just how important it is to protect yourself and your business. So, how do you even begin to go about protecting it and what's involved?
Your intellectual property is one of your most valuable assets. Not only does it give your company its true value, but it also helps create brand recognition and sets you apart from your competitors. Without it, you can't differentiate yourself from the rest. So that's why business owners are realising just how valuable it is and taking steps to protect it.
So it's no surprise that legal claims made over the last 12 months by small to medium enterprises have risen significantly by 68%. If you're new to business and have no clue how to even register your intellectual property, read on to find out.
Read more >> https://www.capalona.co.uk/news/how-to-protect-your-intellectual-property-as-a-startup-or-scale-up/
Intellectual property strategies for startups
By: Benjamin Lehberger
Intellectual property protection is an important consideration for most startups. Obtaining intellectual property protection, such as patents, can minimize competition and act as a defensive mechanism against infringement claims from others. Intellectual property also can attract or solidify funding and partnerships. In formulating an intellectual property strategy for your startup, consider the following.
File early, and keep quiet
Your time to file for patent protection is limited and patents should be contemplated early on in development. In the United States, an inventor has a one-year “grace period” from first publicizing an invention to filing for patent protection, after which it is too late. However, you should not wait even that long. In 2013, the U.S. patent system switched from a first-to-invent to a first-inventor-to-file system. This subtle difference in terminology could mean dire consequences for those who delay seeking patent protection.
Under the old first-to-invent system, you could be the first to conceive of an invention and still obtain patent rights over an earlier filer by showing that you conceived first and continued to diligently work on your invention. Today, it is a race to the patent office. Regardless of who conceived of the invention first, the first one to file their patent application “wins.”
Read more >> https://techcrunch.com/2016/10/31/intellectual-property-strategies-for-startups/
Intellectual property protection is an important consideration for most startups. Obtaining intellectual property protection, such as patents, can minimize competition and act as a defensive mechanism against infringement claims from others. Intellectual property also can attract or solidify funding and partnerships. In formulating an intellectual property strategy for your startup, consider the following.
File early, and keep quiet
Your time to file for patent protection is limited and patents should be contemplated early on in development. In the United States, an inventor has a one-year “grace period” from first publicizing an invention to filing for patent protection, after which it is too late. However, you should not wait even that long. In 2013, the U.S. patent system switched from a first-to-invent to a first-inventor-to-file system. This subtle difference in terminology could mean dire consequences for those who delay seeking patent protection.
Under the old first-to-invent system, you could be the first to conceive of an invention and still obtain patent rights over an earlier filer by showing that you conceived first and continued to diligently work on your invention. Today, it is a race to the patent office. Regardless of who conceived of the invention first, the first one to file their patent application “wins.”
Read more >> https://techcrunch.com/2016/10/31/intellectual-property-strategies-for-startups/
Intellectual Property Law for Blockchain Startups
By: Tori Lutz
Although the blockchain has been present in the tech consciousness for a few years now, It is incredibly young compared to many of the legal frameworks it operates under. As a blockchain startup, a fundamental knowledge of intellectual property law is a must. Of course, a legal team or consultant is an important part of any growing company, but companies can save a lot of money and grief by understanding the basics from the very start. This article will cover the essential things to know about intellectual property in general and more specifically about blockchain intellectual property.
What is IP Law and Why Does It Matter?
Intellectual property, or IP, refers to intangible things that can be owned or managed by individuals and businesses.
The blockchain is by its very nature intangible. Sure, you can break down its process to electrons moving within circuit boards, but software generally always falls within the intellectual property label.
In order to understand the way in which blockchain startups can be affected by (and benefit from) intellectual property law and specifically blockchain intellectual property law(s), it helps to understand the four primary categories of IP regulation:
Read more >> https://askrypto.com/articles/2019/09/intellectual-property-law-for-blockchain-startups/
Although the blockchain has been present in the tech consciousness for a few years now, It is incredibly young compared to many of the legal frameworks it operates under. As a blockchain startup, a fundamental knowledge of intellectual property law is a must. Of course, a legal team or consultant is an important part of any growing company, but companies can save a lot of money and grief by understanding the basics from the very start. This article will cover the essential things to know about intellectual property in general and more specifically about blockchain intellectual property.
What is IP Law and Why Does It Matter?
Intellectual property, or IP, refers to intangible things that can be owned or managed by individuals and businesses.
The blockchain is by its very nature intangible. Sure, you can break down its process to electrons moving within circuit boards, but software generally always falls within the intellectual property label.
In order to understand the way in which blockchain startups can be affected by (and benefit from) intellectual property law and specifically blockchain intellectual property law(s), it helps to understand the four primary categories of IP regulation:
Read more >> https://askrypto.com/articles/2019/09/intellectual-property-law-for-blockchain-startups/
Why Intellectual Property Protection Is Crucial For Startups
By: Dinesh Jotwani
Patents level the playing field between startups and incumbents
Investors are likely to invest in a startup that has patents in its name
Unless a startup trademarks its logo, it may discover unscrupulous companies copying its logo
Nearly 90% of startups fail within their first five years. With the odds stacked against them, they need nearly everything to fall into place to succeed including Intellectual Property Rights.
A startup is essentially a disrupter. It disrupts an existing market by providing more convenient service, a service at a lower cost, or both. Every startup that enters a market believes it has a unique strategy. At the heart of every startup’s strategy is usually a technology and a clever name or attractive logo.
Read more >> https://inc42.com/resources/intellectual-property-protection-crucial-startups/
Patents level the playing field between startups and incumbents
Investors are likely to invest in a startup that has patents in its name
Unless a startup trademarks its logo, it may discover unscrupulous companies copying its logo
Nearly 90% of startups fail within their first five years. With the odds stacked against them, they need nearly everything to fall into place to succeed including Intellectual Property Rights.
A startup is essentially a disrupter. It disrupts an existing market by providing more convenient service, a service at a lower cost, or both. Every startup that enters a market believes it has a unique strategy. At the heart of every startup’s strategy is usually a technology and a clever name or attractive logo.
Read more >> https://inc42.com/resources/intellectual-property-protection-crucial-startups/
How designers can protect their intellectual property
By: James Timpson
Protecting your intellectual property can be a tricky process. As a creative designer it’s your job to ensure you’re sheltered if someone copies your ideas. Unfortunately, there are many loopholes that enable organisations to plagiarise work; therefore, being prepared for every eventuality is crucial.
There are four main categories of intellectual property rights; patents, designs, trademarks and copyright. Each category refers to a different type of design. Understanding what’s relevant to your product is the first step towards ensuring you’re adequately protected.
Intellectual Property Rights
According to Business Case Studies patents mainly refer to brand new products and can last for up to 20 years if renewed annually. Patents require distinct information regarding the technical specifications and operation of a product to ensure others can’t copy it and make something too similar.
Designs are the physical appearance of the product, such as the lines, shapes, contours and materials. A standard design registration lasts for five years; however, if it’s renewed annually it can last for up to 25 years.
Read more >> https://www.creativedigest.net/how-designers-can-protect-their-intellectual-property/
Protecting your intellectual property can be a tricky process. As a creative designer it’s your job to ensure you’re sheltered if someone copies your ideas. Unfortunately, there are many loopholes that enable organisations to plagiarise work; therefore, being prepared for every eventuality is crucial.
There are four main categories of intellectual property rights; patents, designs, trademarks and copyright. Each category refers to a different type of design. Understanding what’s relevant to your product is the first step towards ensuring you’re adequately protected.
Intellectual Property Rights
According to Business Case Studies patents mainly refer to brand new products and can last for up to 20 years if renewed annually. Patents require distinct information regarding the technical specifications and operation of a product to ensure others can’t copy it and make something too similar.
Designs are the physical appearance of the product, such as the lines, shapes, contours and materials. A standard design registration lasts for five years; however, if it’s renewed annually it can last for up to 25 years.
Read more >> https://www.creativedigest.net/how-designers-can-protect-their-intellectual-property/
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