In Review - Lockdown Proofing Your IP

Following the lifting of the national lockdown in the UK and months of home working, businesses have faced numerous challenges, from how to effectively enable employees to work at home to developing new strategies for running their business in the face of change.

For many countries, including the UK, the possibility of a second national lockdown is very real. It has therefore been useful to review issues that clients have faced, should the UK enter lockdown for a second time. Of course, many of these issues will be relevant outside of a pandemic, particularly given that many businesses were allowing more flexibility and home working pre-covid;

1. Confidentiality - ensuring that client information and business data is protected is key. Businesses should ensure that online meetings are secure and password protected so that unwanted third parties cannot have access. Employees should be trained on disposing confidential information, including providing access to a