Written by Success in a global economy depends more and more on intellectual property (IP) assets. In fact, IP-based businesses and entrepreneurs drive more economic growth in the United States than any other single sector.
Unfortunately, intellectual property has captured the attention of pirates and organized crime. Today, piracy, counterfeiting and the theft of intellectual property pose a serious threat to all U.S. businesses. Industry estimates of the cost of such theft range from $250 billion to 750,000 jobs per year. These threats to ongoing invention and innovation make it important to consider securing IP protection, whether you’re a major multinational firm or a 1-person home business. Trademarkia.com helps you manage your brand identity on the Internet and stop counterfeiting and theft. Features on the site soon will include Infringement Monitoring Services, so that you can keep tabs on your brand and discover who is potentially stepping on your rights.
