Charities and non-profits own and use intellectual property – including their brand (often involving trade marks), copyright materials and rights in software and technology. These can be some of an organisation’s most valuable assets and should be appropriately safeguarded and managed.
We’ve created a series of videos to discuss key considerations for charities and non-profits when it comes to such intangible assets, providing practical advice around copyright protection, trade mark rights, infringements and claims, and IP risks and limitations when building websites, apps, and engaging software developers.
We hope you enjoy this series, watch this space for weekly videos! If you have any questions about the content discussed in these videos, please get in touch with Livia Velicu.
In the first video of this series, Erica and Livia introduce copyrights for non-profits, covering key questions including:
- What is copyright protection?
- When does a charity need to think about copyright?
- What can I do to protect my copyright material?
- Do I need to register anywhere to get copyright protection?
In the second video of this series, Mathew and Livia introduce trade marks for non-profits, discussing:
- Do charities need trade marks?
- Can charities enforce rights in their name?
- Won’t Companies House or the Charity Commission help?
- Can descriptive names be trade marked?
In the third video of this series, Mindy and Katy discuss how to protect your assets by bringing a copyright claim, including:
- Why would I want to bring a copyright claim?
- What should I think about?
- What if a design specialist has designed the works?
- How do I know they haven’t copied it from someone else?
- Why do I need to do all this?
- What else should I think about?
- What if they’ve only copied part of it?
- What would be the purpose of bringing a claim?
In the fourth video of this series, Mindy and Katy discuss what to do if you’re accused of copyright infringement, discussing:
- Why do I need to think about copyright infringement?
- How can I protect myself against a copyright dispute?
- What if I can’t prove who created the works?
- What can I do to try and protect myself?
In the fifth video of this series, Ruth and Livia discuss IP considerations around digital and software development, covering:
- What do I need to consider when engaging software developers?
- What are the IP risks when building interactive apps and websites?
- Are there any IP risks by adding links to your website?
The material in this video is provided for guidance and general information only and is not intended to constitute legal or other professional advice upon which you should rely. In particular, the information should not be used as a substitute for a full and proper consultation with a suitably qualified professional. Please do get in touch if you require further information.