Can an SME receive support to protect its innovation?
Yes. There are public advisory programmes, financial aid and specialised services that help companies
What happens if the ownership of developments carried out by third parties is not regulated?
A common mistake is failing to establish by contract who owns the innovation when external suppliers are involved
Is registering just the trademark enough?
Not always. Many innovations include several protectable elements: trademark, design, software or technical processes. Limiting yourself to registering only the name may leave other relevant assets unprotected. Don’t hesitate, request advice from our experts.
When is the best time to protect a process or innovation?
The sooner the better, ideally before launching the product to market, presenting it to clients or sharing it with external collaborators.
Que erros cometen con máis frecuencia as pemes na protección da innovación?
Principalmente, os erros máis habituais na protección da innovación son: Non rexistrar a marca desde o inicio, compartir información sensible
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
