China tackles problem of counterfeit goods head-on
Safeguarding brands and trade marks in developing markets poses a problem where regulation may be haphazard and counterfeiters rife
Intellectual Property 2015
As much as 80 per cent of a business's value may be its intellectual property (IP), yet the first time a board becomes aware of these intangible assets is often when a problem arises. This report explores the position of IP as a strategic business opportunity with lucrative commercial benefits, changes in UK IP law, the role of the chief intellectual property officer, global problems of counterfeit goods and patent trolling, and how to protect against data theft
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Protecting your IP from cyber criminals
The theft of valuable intellectual property by cyber criminals can bring a company to its knees, so a robust defence strategy is essential to remain standing
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Beware the phenomenon of patent trolling
Patent trolling by opportunistic litigants, who acquire patents not to create products but to pursue a pay-off, is a worrying drain on innovation
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Where’s the value? Strategic intellectual property management
Managing intellectual property is an intensifying challenge for managers in almost any industry
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Future of Work 2020
Our Future of Work special report, published in The Times, looks at tackling age discrimination, shared offices in city centres, closing the blue and white-collar divide, employee monitoring, and more. The featured infographic explores if people are still happy with working from home, or if employees are craving to return to a more traditional office setting.
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Public Sector Technology 2020
Our Public Sector Technology special report, published in The Times, explores what Test and Trace can teach us, the implications of the first digital census, how open data could build trust and reform procurement, and much more. The featured infographic looks at how automation could revolutionise public sector organisations in the years to come.
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Future of Retail 2020
Our Future of Retail special report, published in The Times, examines how retail is expected to continue post-coronavirus, what brands need to know about social commerce, the new retail calendar, and so much more. The featured infographic looks at how coronavirus has impacted holiday season shopping and whether shoppers will cut-back and save or indulge more than previous years.
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Business Restructuring 2020
Our Business Restructuring special report, published in The Times, explores how to avoid short-term cuts and long-term losses, new ways retail brands are thriving, the pivot of sales teams during a pandemic, and more. The featured infographic looks at the near-term outlook for chief financial officers and what measures they are taking to shore up corporate finances