Tag:human capital
Employers/Employees Special Relationship Around Confidential Information Clarified
The Labelmakers case highlights that while it is possible for an employer to succeed in a breach of confidence action in the absence of express contractual obligations, to reduce uncertainty, time and expense during court proceedings, the best way to protect an employer’s confidential information is to include a confidentiality ...
Steve Jobs Exhibition in Geneva celebrates World IP Day 2012
In 1970, April 26th was the day that WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) was founded. This is why we now celebrate World IP Day every year on this date. This year’s theme is Visionary Innovators. The Director General of WIPO, Australian Francis Gurry, wrote ‘World Intellectual Property Day is an ...
Managing Intellectual Assets within Small and Medium Businesses
Small and medium enterprises/businesses (SME/SMBs) typically rely on limited numbers of highly flexible, multi-tasking personnel until they grow to a size where employment of personnel for specific roles is sustainable within the business. For example, the general manager or managing director may directly handle staffing matters rather than employing a ...
