10 Tips on Protecting Intellectual Property

9. Rely on Legal Protection

It is impossible to keep an idea under lock and key. All the physical protection in the world -- safes, security codes, guards -- can't stop an employee from walking out the front door with your idea. The good news is that the courts are increasingly recognizing the value of intellectual property and are taking steps to protect your rights of ownership.

There is also a lot of public awareness of the value of intellectual property, as well as a lot of confusion about what is and isn't legal. It's important that your attorney be well versed and up-to-date on the latest decisions in intellectual property law.