Intellectual Property for protection of creative rights.
Why register/license your intellectual property?
For financial recovery in cases of theft or involuntary
infringement.
To secure your IP from future litigation, to
resolve questions of original authorship, and to create a public record.
For historical documentation of work.
It is the creator’s responsibility to secure and protect
intellectual property rights.
What are some considerations to make when deciding on
IP registration?
Importance of creation/technology
Competitive advantage (foreign and domestic)
Enforceability
Commercial value
Cost of registering/licensing
Duration of protection
Which form of IP to use? Protection between copyright
and patent laws, copyright and trademark laws, or patent and trade secret
laws may sometimes overlap. Choosing the appropriate protection is critical
in getting the best protection for your IP.
Resources
Books
Elias, Stephen & Richard Stim. Patent, Copyright & Trademark: An Intellectual Property Desk Reference,
6th ed. 2003. Nolo, Berkeley.
ISBN: 0873379497
Fogler Call Number: SciPTDL KF2980.E44 2003Rockman, Howard B. Intellectual
property law for engineers and scientists.
2004. John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken.
ISBN: 0471449989
Fogler Call Number: SciPTDL KF 2980.Z9
R63 2004
WIPO Home Page: The home page of the World Intellectual Property Organization
provides electronic versions of international treaties, documents, press
releases, and other information on international aspects of intellectual
property.
