5 Intellectual Property Facts You Should Know Before Exporting

More and more SMEs are now realising the benefits of export-selling, such as increased demand, risk mitigation, rising profitability and access to foreign resources and information. When establishing an export business, financial considerations are often top of the list of concerns, but Intellectual Property (IP) rights are also an important aspect in the success of an export venture, writes Brian O'Neill from FRKelly – European Patent and Trademark Attorneys.

In forming a cohesive export business strategy, much consideration should be given to the importance of Intellectual Property (IP) in establishing your brand in foreign markets. Here are five key issues to be borne in mind when planning to export your goods and services: