The intellectual property (IP) associated with a business name or system can be one of its most valuable assets – but only if it is properly protected. Any business that wishes to establish a national or international identity should take steps to protect the use of its name, logo or other IP, such as patent rights, formulae/processes, designs, trademarks, franchises, licence agreements, “know-how” and copyrights. Given the importance of IP to modern businesses, Interhold Limited has established an intellectual property division that specialises in registration, monitoring, advice and proactive assistance.

A UK limited company, used in conjunction with various entities, is an ideal vehicle to create effective company efficient structures for royalty routing and the holding of assets such as intellectual property rights.