PROTECTING INVESTMENT THROUGH IP David Fry Agile IP LLP
Your role
Your boss’s role
Adding value
Creativity – vs - Commerciality
What are intellectual property rights?
Innovative concept What are intellectual property rights?
Innovative concept PATENT What are intellectual property rights?
Innovative concept PATENT Protects idea Independent of product Patent box available What are intellectual property rights?
New design What are intellectual property rights?
New design Registered Design What are intellectual property rights?
New design Registered Design Protects appearance Prevents copyists What are intellectual property rights?
New name/logo What are intellectual property rights?
New name/logo Registered trade mark What are intellectual property rights?
New name/logo Registered trade mark Builds and protects reputation and goodwill within the business What are intellectual property rights?
Ownership
First owner
Ownership First owner
Ownership Patents & Registered Designs
Ownership Patents & Registered Designs Employer
Ownership Patents & Registered Designs Employer Commissioner
Ownership Patents & Registered Designs Employer Commissioner Assignee
Ownership Copyright
Ownership Copyright Assignee
Ownership Copyright Assignee Specific and in writing
Ownership Copyright Assignee Specific and in writing Expect to see in employment contract
The best invention (in my opinion)
Simple
The best invention (in my opinion) Simple Unique
The best invention (in my opinion) Simple Unique Relevant
The best invention (in my opinion) Simple Unique Relevant Profitable
The best inventor (in my opinion)
Creative
The best inventor (in my opinion) Creative Lateral thinking
The best inventor (in my opinion) Creative Lateral thinking Practical
The best inventor (in my opinion) Creative Lateral thinking Practical Commercially minded
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