1. Identification, protection and exploitation of IP rights applied – Polycon Lens Company
David Copping, Farrer & Co
18 November 2016

3. Do not think about Chris' elephant!

4. STEP 1 : IDENTIFICATION
What types of IP are relevant to Polycon/Stephen Holmes?
Patents?
Confidential information/know how?
Trade mark rights?
Copyright?
Ownership/capture?

5. ® STEP 2 : PROTECTION Versus the world at large
Means of protection will vary according to the different types of IP in play
Consider registrations
Be circumspect around disclosures/public statements
Versus any counterparties (sales agent, wholesaler, ultimate customers)
Contracts and NDAs

6. STEP 3 : EXPLOITATION
Need to consider "freedom to operate" – third party IP rights
Intra group arrangements
Manufacturer? – key points
Sales agency – key points
Arrangements with wholesaler – key points
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