Credit crunch highlights need for strong IP rights
17 November 2008
James Nurton, London
More than three-quarters of European companies believe that intellectual property is more important in the economic downturn, according to a survey published today by law firm Field Fisher Waterhouse
But the survey also found that 78% of companies are failing to manage their intellectual property effectively. Less than half have carried out an IP audit and only 52% have an up-to-date plan for their IP assets.
The survey was carried out by Lighthouse Global, a consultancy specialising in the legal sector. It conducted 150 interviews with lawyers and commercial managers responsible for IP in France, Germany and the UK during the summer.
The companies surveyed were in four industries - media...
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