Intellectual Property
“Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind: inventions, literary and artistic works, and symbols, names, images, and designs used in commerce.”
-World Intellectual Property Organization
So why would I be interested in identifying intellectual property? Well, mainly because of its value. In many cases, this intangible asset can be worth a great deal more than its “physical” counterpart. It is no mystery why companies take the theft of their intellectual property so seriously. It is also important to identify IP when conducting an asset search. Use the below sites to identify different types of intellectual property.
United States Patent and Trademark Office
U.S. Copy Right Office – Copyright search
World Intellectual Property Organization
