Introduction
You are now in the fourth module of Business Law Toolkit Series – a collaboration between EmpowerU, Mayer Brown, and Foundation for Shared Impact. The concept and importance of intellectual property will be discussed within this module. Trademarks, copyrights, patents, designs, trade secrets, and know-hows will all be covered by your instructors Amita Haylock and Joanne Cheung.
The learning objectives in this module are:
- To understand the concept of intellectual property
- To understand the different types of intellectual property and how they can apply to your business
- To learn the different methods to protect your intellectual property
Intellectual Property – what is it and what are the different types?
- Learn what intellectual property is and the different types of intellectual property.
How to protect your intellectual property
- It is important to protect your intellectual property to maintain your niche while preventing competitors from replicating your service or product. Methods of protection such as trademark registration will be discussed. In case of IP infringement, legal remedies and other methods such as arbitration or mediation is also discussed.
Relevant Toolkits
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