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;
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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.