How to protect your intellectual property

Physical assets are just one part of a business. You likely have several non-physical assets that are crucial to your brand.

Elements of your branding are commonly referred to as intellectual property. While you may not be able to hold these assets in your hand, they are still extremely valuable. How do you protect your intellectual property?

Trademark protection

Does your business have a slogan that all of your customers recognize? Perhaps you spent several months working with designers to craft the perfect company logo. Without trademark protection, all of your hard work could be undone. The business world can be ruthless, and it is not immune from copycats.

You can register your logos and slogans as trademarks. This means that they are protected, and nobody else can legally use them.

Patent protection

Was your business founded on a unique idea or invention? What’s to stop someone else from copying your idea or invention and running with it? The answer is patent protection. Registering a patent prevents anyone else from using your ideas or inventions without permission.

Copyright protection

If your business relies on unique software or artistic productions, you may want to consider copyrights. Copyrights protect unique works and productions. If someone else uses your materials, they can face heavy financial penalties.

These are just three key areas of intellectual property protection. Other things you may want to consider include:

• Trade secrets
• Non-disclosure agreements
• Increased cybersecurity

In today’s digital world, intellectual property protection shouldn’t be neglected. This is definitely something that we can help with. Call us today to book a consultation.