Intellectual Property

The IP your company holds is based on what it has produced through its own innovations and creativity. These might be its inventions or artistic works, or even its designs and brand names.

It becomes IP when legal rights are conferred, allowing businesses or individuals to own and control their innovations and preventing others from unauthorised use.

When IP is formally held, the owner becomes the sole beneficiary in law. This can be achieved through trademarks and design registrations or by filing a patent, and for creative works a copyright can be applied for. In all cases, it is necessary to keep trade secrets confidential, which can be further enhanced through agreements and policies.

This is important because by protecting IP, it encourages and rewards companies to invest in R&D. That is particularly true when benefitting from tax-incentive regimes such as the UK government’s Patent Box scheme.

With IP-A, your company benefits from a bespoke, consultancy approach to what is right for your circumstances, always knowing your confidential documents remain secure.