Intellectual property rights and abuse of those rights has become a global problem thanks, in part, to the Internet. Information today can be moved around the world in an instant, meaning organisations need to be vigilant in their dealings both offline and online.

Intellectual property (IP) can be misused in a number of ways that range from innocent use of other people's property without correctly compensating the owner, right through to deliberately using a company's IP with intent to leverage from its success or undermine its brand integrity.

What is Intellectual Property?

Intellectual property is that which is the property of an inventor or owner, pertaining to ideas, processes and outputs of a product or service. This IP is typically protected under local and international copyright law. 

How Intellectual Property Theft Occurs

It has been proven that much intellectual property theft takes place from internal sources. Disgruntled staff and employees leaving the company are the primary source. Increasingly, as production systems become globalised, IP theft is taking place at the point of original production.

How Does IFW Protect My Intellectual Property?

Putting proper monitoring systems in place, as well as tracking suspected fraudsters online, is important when protecting your intellectual property. Internet Fraud Watchdog can help develop and deliver online protection of your IP.

Contact Internet Fraud Watchdog or lodge a case with us online.