One of the most overlooked aspects of a small business are its intellectual property assets.  Most businesses are aware of the physical assets of the business but tend to fail to give adequate consideration to the importance of safeguarding their intellectual property.

Intellectual property is a term for the rights associated with creative effort.  It recognises that the application of intellectual and mental processes can create valuable and useful things, albeit intangible things.

Virtually every small business creates intellectual property.  It consists of everything from the recipes for the restaurant business to the style of furniture in the factory. 

For a business to remain competitive in the marketplace, it must carefully safeguard its intellectual property for its own exploitation.

DC Adolphe Legal can assist your business with advice on all areas of intellectual property law including copyright, trademark, patent, design, confidential information and passing off.

The comments above are a general discussion of intellectual property and should not be taken as legal advice.  Before you make any decisions you should consult a qualified solicitor to protect your interests.