IP is a valuable asset, and it needs to be managed, like any other valuable asset.

Being intangible, IP is a riskier asset than other types of assets in terms of management.

It is important to:

• identify IP
• undertake an audit of IP, which also serves the function of being an IP registry or inventory
• secure the ownership of IP that is created by employees
• secure the ownership of IP that is created by contractors
• protect the IP by confidentiality agreements

Practical Guide to IP Managers (Summary Version)

This summary version of “Practical Guide to IP Managers” prepares enterprises for protecting and managing their IP assets, and integrating IP commercialisation and IP trading into their overall business strategy.

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