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Intellectual Property Rights

METHODS FOR THE VALUATION OF INTANGIBLES

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]