Is it advisable to register the trademark even if the company is small?
Yes. Trademark registration is one of the most important actions for an SME, as it prevents others from using the trade name
What happens if I outsource part of a product’s development?
It is essential to regulate intellectual property in contracts. It must be explicitly stated that the rights to the final result
Can a new service or business model be protected?
The idea itself is not protected, but the elements that compose it can be, such as the trademark, content and documentation, software…
Can product designs also be registered?
Yes. Industrial designs allow you to protect the external appearance of a product: shape, colors, packaging or visual presentation.
Can the software developed by my company be protected?
Yes. Software can be protected through copyright and also through contractual clauses if external providers are involved
What is a trade secret and how is it protected?
A trade secret is valuable information for the company that is not public, such as formulas, procedures, business strategies…
Can I protect an internal process even if it is not a patent?
Yes. Not all innovation requires a patent. Many processes are protected as trade secrets, through confidentiality clauses
What day-to-day processes can be legally protected?
Many intangible assets can be protected, for example: Proprietary technical procedures, Manufacturing or assembly methods,…
How can I assess the cybersecurity level of my company?
There are various methodologies: periodic security audits, penetration tests that simulate real attacks to detect vulnerabilities
What role does employee training play in cybersecurity?
The majority of incidents have their origin in human errors: opening a malicious email, downloading an unsecure file
