BBC News invited Coller IP to speak about Intellectual Property issues around the recent developments in 3D printing technology.

On 12 October 2012, IAFS, the Intangible Asset Finance Society, discussed the process through which valuable Intellectual Property is first created.

ICFM explains how Coller IP has carved a niche for itself within its chosen area of specialty by providing a full range of specialist Intellectual Property (IP) services.

The scale of so-called 'IP crime' – which includes misuse or theft of brands, technologies, designs and content– is vast.

Intangible Assets can be used to protect a business and raise money. In addition, structured management of IP can lead to tax benefits and monetary gain.

Intellectual property can seem a rather vague and nebulous term, perhaps applicable only to those who make their living from producing inventions.

IP History in the making as a US court on Friday 24th August ordered Samsung to pay Apple over $1bn (£664m) after ruling it had infringed Apple’s Intellectual Property.

Coller IP has been carrying out IP Audits for a wide range of companies over many years. Recently our recognised IP Professionals have been commissioned to carry out IP audits in Scotland, England and Wales for companies with funding support from the UKIPO.

Intellectual assets – which include aspects such as brands and corporate know-how – are something that all businesses should be concerned about, not just technology companies holding patents.

An area often not considered as fully as it should during an M&A is the real value of the intangible assets of the target acquisition company. This can make a big difference to the money that changes hands — or even whether the deal takes place at all.

For those of us that are involved day to day with IP issues it is self-evident that IP underpins every aspect of a business.

The much-trumpeted ratification of the London Agreement will shortly deliver welcome fee reductions in patent translation costs and it is believed, will come into effect on 01 May 2008.

An M&A event can generate huge excitement. Behind the scenes, however, a detailed due diligence process is needed to check financial, legal and commercial details of the proposed deal and to identify risks.

The announcements during the last week, that Google’s Motorola Mobility is bringing a case of infringement against Apple Inc., shines a spotlight again on the value of intellectual property within the everyday use of the mobile phone.

A webinar/audio broadcast on developing a successful IP Strategy is now available for listening in.

Managing intellectual assets, including intellectual property effectively is vital to business success and, unfortunately, the threat of IP crime needs to be taken seriously.

Most businesses know that intellectual property (IP) is important but many are not aware that a comprehensive IP strategy can underpin just about every aspect of a company’s operations. Jackie Maguire, CEO of Coller IP talks to Fastener + Fixing Magazine.

"To achieve maximum competitiveness, medical device companies should review their intellectual property on a regular basis."

Andrew Clay, Squire Sanders (UK) LLP provided guidance on how IP professionals could become aware of potential tax issues that may affect their clients. His advice is underpinned by 20 years experience in dealing with contentious and non-contentious IP matters and a history of being taught how to structure patent claims by his serial inventor father from the age of eight!

We reflect on the many parallels between the birth of sporting personality brands and the birth of brand value in any other business.