Your smart guide to intellectual property

IP is defined as the product of intellectual efforts. Its value lies in its appeal to others who might wish to use it or the goods it describes

No matter what sector, every business has a form of IP that adds to the balance sheet of the company and can be used as security for borrowing.

It is crucial, therefore, that companies protect such a valuable asset.

Good ideas are valuable and never more so than in business where a clever product, strong brand or a new and more efficient production process can set a company on the path to growth.