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IP Awareness Training

Is the training tailored to our specific industry?

Absolutely. We customize the content based on your sector. For software companies, we focus on open-source licenses and code protection. For creative agencies, we emphasize copyright, image rights, and font licensing. Generic training is less effective, so we use examples relevant to your daily work.

Can this training help reduce software piracy risks?

Yes, unauthorized software installation by employees is a major compliance risk. We educate staff on the legal consequences of using cracked software or unlicensed fonts on company computers, helping you maintain a clean and compliant IT environment.

Do you provide certificates after the training?

Yes, participants receive a certificate of completion. For the employer, this serves as documentation that they have fulfilled their duty to inform and train staff regarding IP compliance, which can be a mitigating factor in case of future legal disputes.

How does IP training boost innovation?

When employees understand what constitutes an invention or a protectable design, they are more likely to report their innovations to management instead of ignoring them. This allows the company to capture and patent value that might otherwise be lost or published prematurely.

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Intellectual Property (IP) Awareness Training is a preventive measure aimed at educating company employees on IP issues. Often, IP infringement or loss occurs not out of malice but due to ignorance. Employees might use photos downloaded from the internet in marketing, install pirated software, or disclose company ideas because they are unaware of the legal risks. Awareness training helps organizations build an "IP culture" where every employee understands the value of intangible assets and protects them.

What IP Awareness Training Services Cover

Trainers and lawyers on Legal.ge offer corporate training tailored to your industry:

  • IP Basics: The difference between copyright, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.
  • Risk Prevention: How to avoid infringing others' rights (e.g., usage of fonts, images, software).
  • Identifying Company Assets: Teaching employees to recognize created innovations and timely inform management for protection.
  • Social Media Usage: What can and cannot be published on behalf of the company on social networks.
  • Practical Workshops: Reviewing real-world case studies and testing.

Practical Examples and Scenarios

The need for training becomes evident in daily activities:

  • Marketing Team: A designer took a photo from Google and used it on an ad banner. Later, the company received a copyright infringement claim and was fined. Training would have taught them to use stock photos and licenses.
  • IT Department: A developer used an open-source (GPL) library in a commercial product, creating an obligation to open-source the entire product code.
  • Sales Manager: During a negotiation, a manager showed a client a prototype of a new product that was not yet patented. This action destroyed the "novelty" criteria, making patenting impossible.

Georgian Legal Framework

The training relies on Georgian legislation: the Law on Copyright and Related Rights, the Patent Law, and the Labor Code. According to the Labor Code, an employee is obliged to perform work conscientiously, which implies protecting the company's interests. However, if the employer has not ensured the employee is informed (training/instruction), it is difficult to hold the employee liable for an unintentional mistake. Conducting training and recording attendance creates a legal basis for the employer to demand accountability later.

The Process: How Training is Conducted

The process involves the following stages:

  1. Needs Assessment: The trainer studies the company's activities and identifies key risk groups (e.g., Marketing, R&D).
  2. Module Creation: A special program with specific examples (not general theory) is designed.
  3. Conducting Training: An interactive session in a Q&A format.
  4. Evaluation: Testing participants to confirm material absorption.
  5. Certification: Issuing certificates to participants (optional).

Why Legal.ge?

Ignoring intellectual property costs businesses dearly. Legal.ge allows you to invite practicing lawyers and patent attorneys who will explain the importance of IP to your employees in simple and understandable language. Find a trainer on Legal.ge and raise your team's qualification.

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