The governance of
intellectual property

What you will learn

Understanding the five forms of intellectual property (patents, trademarks, copyrights, registered designs, know-how/trade secrets)
Identifying and protecting your intellectual property
IP and the value in your intangibles
Developing internal policies to enhance and protect your organisations IP
The relationship between in-house counsel and your lawyers
Key IP clauses in contracts to consider
Understanding the IP life-cycle of a business
General challenges faced by organisations in respect of IP
Practical:
The need for proper IP disclosure – risks of not complying and advantages
How to conduct your own IP health-check
Understand the fundamentals of IP clauses in legal agreements
Developing an IP road-map for your organisation