- Understand how IP works and what can be protected using patents, copyright, trade marks and designs
- Understand how to manage and use IP
- Consider IP within business planning
- Best leverage IP to protect investments and products
The tools are designed for businesses, business advisors, students, lecturers, civil and crown servants although they will be helpful for anyone learning how to manage or use IP.
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