Registration Benefits

With properly registered IP assets, some of the benefits include:

• Protects your business from the “get-go” as you build brand recognition;
• Gives “prima facie” evidence that you were the first to create the work and you are the owner;
• Helps to avoid legal disputes and ownership issues;
• Aids in capitalisation of your intangible assets on your balance sheet;
• Creates collateral for loans and other financing options;
• Maximises the value of your IP asset, software and apps;
• Allows you to effectively utilise the internet and social media;
• Provides the grounds for attorney’s fees and statutory damages;
• Copyright Certificate will be valid during the life of the author(s) plus 50-70 years after the last death of the author(s), depending on the jurisdiction;
• Trademarks never expire as long you keep renewing them;
• Establishes the groundwork for compensation for infringement and misuse;
• Gives you a sense of autonomy in the market;
• Facilitates IP monetization;
• Tells people you mean business; and
• Adds prestige to your brand and builds customer loyalty.