The new role of the CIPO
With varying degrees of take-up, boards are beginning to appoint a director who has specific responsibility for intellectual property
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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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
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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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Future CEO 2022
Business landscapes have undergone sudden and drastic changes over the past three years. Employees are working remotely; technology has become central to every aspect of business operations; a new generation has entered the labour market; stakeholders are carefully scrutinising ESG credentials. Companies must navigate a growing list of business challenges, and no single individual shoulders the burden quite like the CEO. In this report we ask, What are the challenges chief execs will face in the coming year? And how can a CEO make sure their business stays on the path to success?
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Wealth & Asset Management 2021
Rising inflation, remote management, sluggish debt markets, ESG concerns - numerous challenges have arisen for wealth and asset managers over the past two years. But rather than stymie investment and financial growth, these challenges have provided opportunities for innovation. How will managers take advantage of burgeoning asset classes to hedge against risks and ensure robust future returns? Which ESG considerations will take priority as wealth is transferred to the next generation? How can managers use tech solutions to best serve their clients?
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Sustainable Business 2021
Post-COP26 the focus has turned to how businesses are helping build a more sustainable future. From new European laws aiming to slow deforestation to rethinking business travel, there are ways all companies can help keep warming below 1.5°C.
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Talent Management 2021
With the great resignation in full swing, talent management is perhaps more important than ever. The ability to effectively recruit, onboard, upskill and ultimately retain good talent may make the difference in a market where job seekers hold the cards. What are the factors contributing to the tight recruitment market? How should businesses manage the digital (and increasingly remote) workplace? What does it take to attract and keep talent in the current environment?