The Importance of Intellectual Property
Big businesses have long known that intellectual property effects profit. This information need not be excluded from small business, however.
Businesses (and their advisors) are generally uncertain about the importance of intellectual property, due to unfamiliarity with it, problems with is valuation, and the natural preference to focus on what they believe they are good at - product development, marketing, customer relationships, and making profit.
However, big businesses owe in no small part their profitability to their Intellectual Property - to securing and legally enforcing their rights to the property, and to commercial exploitation of such property in their own business.
All businesses need to be aware of their intellectual property rights, know what they can and cannot do, and take steps to protect their intellectual property so that they are not abused by other businesses or individuals.
There are five main types of intellectual property - patents, copyright, trade secrets, trademarks, and industrial designs. Each have a different purpose and protect businesses in different ways. For more information on the difference between these different types of intellectual property, visit the FAQ
If you would like more information or advice on your intellectual property rights or protecting your intellectual property, please contact us by phone on (03) 9762 5618 or email info@trademarksglobal.com.au
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