METHODS FOR THE VALUATION OF INTANGIBLES : Acceptable methods for the valuation of identifiable intangible assets and intellectual property fall into three broad categories. They are market based, cost based, or […]
Intellectual Property Rights
VALUATION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
VALUATION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY : Intellectual capital is recognized as the most important asset of many of the world’s largest and most powerful companies; it is the foundation for the market […]
DUE DILIGENCE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN A CORPORATE TRANSACTION (IP DUE DILIGENCE)
DUE DILIGENCE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN A CORPORATE TRANSACTION (IP DUE DILIGENCE) : (a) What is IP due diligence? − IP due diligence is a part of a comprehensive due […]
MANAGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
MANAGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY : In an increasingly knowledge-driven economy, Intellectual Property (IP) is an important key consideration in day-to-day business decisions. New products, brands and creative designs appear almost daily […]
ASSIGNMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
ASSIGNMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS : The transfer of ownership in intellectual property is usually effected by a formal assignment. The whole, or part, of an intellectual property right can be […]
Technology Transfer Agreements
Technology Transfer Agreements : Technology is a complex concept. According to UNIDO Guidelines Paper: “Technology or know-how denotes the sum knowledge, experience and skills necessary for manufacturing a product or products […]
LEGAL AUDITING OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
LEGAL AUDITING OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY : Definition of an IP Audit (i) IP audit is a systematic review of the IP owned, used or acquired by a business so as […]
TYPES OF IP AUDIT
TYPES OF IP AUDIT : Generally, there are three types of IP audits: General purpose IP audit, Event driven IP audit and Limited purpose focused IP audit. (1) General purpose IP […]
IP AUDIT TEAM
IP AUDIT TEAM : (i) Who will Conduct an IP Audit? (a) There is no hard and fast rule as to who should conduct such an audit. However, for an […]
PREPARING FOR AN IP AUDIT
PREPARING FOR AN IP AUDIT : 1. Clarity About the Purpose Before the actual conduct of an IP audit, it is a necessary pre-condition that it is clearly understood by […]