5. Our advice

5.1 Be diligent and rigorous

Given its strategic nature, its relative complexity, the vigilance it demands, and its international scope, intellectual property must be managed rigorously and consistently, and the support of an intellectual property professional is a guarantee of professionalization in this crucial area.

With or without the assistance of an industry professional, it is in any case advisable to appoint an IP manager within your company, and to carry out regular internal audits to check that good practices are in place and have not drifted, as well as to raise the awareness of operational staff (research and development, marketing, communication teams...) about intellectual property issues so that they can be dealt with diligently and avoid possible...