UK Business complacent to IP crime
9th January 2009
New research commissioned by the Intellectual Property Office's IP Crime Group shows that many businesses are not doing anything to ensure they protect their intellectual property. This is despite an overwhelming majority of businesses understanding the need to protect intellectual property.
Intellectual property is at the heart of so many businesses. It needs to be understood, protected, and respected.
Director of Copyright and IP Enforcement at the Intellectual Property Office, Ed Quilty commented:
"Intellectual property is central to the UK economy and therefore businesses of all sizes cannot afford to be complacent in respecting its value - ensuring effective measures are in place to prevent workplace IP crime are an important part of this. I am pleased that the IP Crime Group will take a leading role in highlighting this problem as part of their work."
To view the full article and research visit Intellectual Property Office website.