Why entrepreneurs and innovators need to protect their Intellectual Capital

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It is imperative that entrepreneurs understand different types of innovation and are made aware of how best to protect their intellectual capital (IC), which is the most important asset for an entrepreneur in this knowledge driven economy. This IC can only become an asset or an item of property (intellectual property or IP) if it has been identified and then legally protected. If an entrepreneur does not legally protect their innovation, then the innovation will fall into the public domain, free for all to use. Understanding where an entrepreneur’s IP resides is complicated by the Patents Act which specifically excludes from patentability, a method of doing business.

Roy Taberer from Taberer Attorneys on line to discuss how and why entrepreneurs and innovators need to protect their IC.
7 Nov 2018 11AM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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