Your intellectual property is nothing to joke about. It can be the basis of your business’ ability to stay unique. Without it, you may find that the assets that differentiate you are no longer of value. For this reason businesses (especially entrepreneurs) must retain control of their assets to prevent a breach. Intellectual property comes in various forms. It might be a secret sauce, a blueprint for an idea, or a television script or a show idea. No matter what your intellectual property looks like, it will often be stored in the form of documents or plans. In order to protect this, consider the following.
Encrypted Services
The encrypted services you use will in large part determine how safe your intellectual property and gate access are. This is especially important when considering how important interdependencies between your business systems can be. Any flawed exchange can result in a potential leak or access to files from outsiders. For this reason, consolidating your data center managed services is key. It can help you keep track of a file and where it travels, and ensure you have less to worry about when it comes to security solutions.
Limited Authority
Intellectual property can have a million systems defending it, but it only takes one person with the right access to steal from you. This might be a disgruntled partner, or a staff member or intern with too much access. This means that you should vet your staff heavily. Only allow them access to your property if their jobs require it. You can also give limited access to certain elements of the design on a need-to-know basis.
To Know Your Rights
Know your rights surrounding intellectual property law if possible. This can help you legally defend yourselves against a breach, or perhaps even litigate if you find evidence that someone has compromised your systems. It will also teach you how to construct preventative policies, such as non-disclosure agreements or perhaps firing policies. While you can find this information online, some entrepreneurs choose to consult with a lawyer who specializes in this field. They can often help you draft these documents and generally make your life much easier. Be sure to spend at least a week or two refreshing your knowledge on this, because it can inform your new business choices long into the future.
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