Have you invented a new device for monitoring children? Or started a new theme restaurant that is wildly successful? The question is: Can you protect your intellectual creations and prevent competitors from creating imitations?

The rule of thumb is: "If you created it, you own it". But what about employees, sub-contractors, outsourced parties and partners? Who owns the intellectual property (IP) rights in these cases?

If your business has overseas contacts or operations, e.g. if you export your goods, franchise or license your business overseas, you need to protect your intellectual property (IP) in foreign markets.

Your remedies will depend on what rights have been infringed.