Blog: The importance of getting the appropriate IP cover for SMEs

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The IP infringement struggles of SMEs are often overshadowed by battles such as David vs Goliath or Apple vs Samsung. It is often thought that SMEs are not in a position to take on a Silicon Valley giant, but Maddi Brown, intellectual property practice leader at CFC, explains that brokers should be highlighting an appropriate IP cover that can give SMEs the clout to take on the giants and enforce their own IP status and security.

Intellectual Property represents significant value to most businesses today. Patents, trademarks, trade secrets, copyright and registered designs are all valuable commodities regardless of industry

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