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Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce. IP is protected in law by, for example, patents, copyright and trademarks, which enable people to earn recognition or financial benefit from what they invent or create. By striking the right balance between the interests of innovators and the wider public interest, the IP system aims to foster an environment in which creativity and innovation can flourish.

IP Law Experts assists directors, in-house counsel, law firms and individuals by providing a concise and up-to-date guide to leading IP litigation, patent, trademark and copyright lawyers in the field. Our research covers more than 70 jurisdictions world wide, with featured attorneys being selected based on the results of peer nominations, in-depth research, awards and client feedback. Our selection process is independent and it is not possible to buy entry into our guide.

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To Patent Or Keep Secret: Top Tips From Gowling WLGS’s Global Ip Professionals

Amid the frenetic pace of today’s innovation lifecycle, do patents always afford the best protection of proprietary inventions?  Or, with increasingly strong trade secret laws around the world, should innovators instead consider keeping their smart ideas under wraps indefinitely?

On May 13, 2020, members of Gowling WLG’s global intellectual property team presented a live webinar that unpacked how IP owners can approach these questions strategically.  The webinar, the first in our “Lifecycle of a Smart Idea” […]