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Intellectual Property: A Primer on What It Is and How to Protect It
Author(s) -
Caplan Howard A.,
Ullo F. Joseph
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal ‐ american water works association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.466
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1551-8833
pISSN - 0003-150X
DOI - 10.5942/jawwa.2013.105.0127
Subject(s) - intellectual property , business , knowledge management , computer science , operating system
Most company directors and officers are aware that their company has intellectual property (IP). Many, though, do not have a good understanding of what IP really is or how to properly protect it. This article provides basic knowledge and reviews what IP is, which aspects and how different types of IP can be protected, and the benefits of proper protection.