Managing Intellectual Property

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01 December 2008

Managing Intellectual Property

Effective supervision and management is crucial for any successful IP owner. Managing IP's third annual software survey analyses which tools will work best for you

The growing importance of IP rights coupled with a lack of harmonisation among global IP laws means that IP owners often must rely on software products and service providers to assist in their management needs. To that end, Managing IP presents its third annual software and services survey, a guide for property owners to compare and contrast the various management and searching products and providers in several categories.

When assessing management software, some may consider pricing and billing options top priority, while others focus their attention on accessibility and a strong coverage base. Aspects such as flexibility of the software or service provider in dealing with the changing demands of the business or industry and the amount of vendor-provided education and training support also are crucial. "When selecting any IP software or service, smart IP owners have to be intelligent about their selection process," says Richard Lucas, director of WhiteKnight...



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