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PROTECTION OF

BUSINESS ASSETS

Am y M a r t i n
J e s s i c a M o ul d
J e s s i c a Se rm e r
J a s m i ne X i a o
Kristen
M c Ke n na
B o rn a Pir Z a d e h
1 7 M a rc h, 2 0 1 4

INTRODUCTION
Clothing for extreme weather and outdoor sports
Nanotechnology fabric for resistance to cold weather

How can these improvements be


protected to maintain a sustainable
competitive advantage?

NANOTECHNOLOGY FABRIC
Innova tion that presents a comp etitive ad vantage
Could b e imitated b y competition
Pa tent New , Non- O b vious, and Useful
Technolog y in fabrics us ed in outd oor/ind oor w ear that imp rove s
the res istance to unfavourable temp erature s and weather
cond itions
Leng thy, cos tly, and complicated p roc es s
S trong p rotec tion for 2 0 y ears to b uild b rand loyalty
B eg ins when registered and d is closed to pub lic

JACKET DESIGN

Protected by non-registered design


New and unique
Limits to 3 year term (fashions change)
Avoids lengthy and costly process to start protection
sooner

COMPANY LOGO
Trademark for clothing product line
Able to use logo for all apparel
Indefi nitely renewable
Branding strategy to strengthen image and goodwill
New sign linked to business
Graphically represented and distinguishable
Ability to establish brand recognition

POLARTEC BRAND NAME


Trademarked in clothing product line
Indefi nitely renewable and disclosed to public
Brand loyalty and strong relationship with brand

BRAND IMAGE
Protected with unfair competition legislation
Comparative advertising in Spain is forbidden

CONCLUSION
PATENT nanotechnology fabric
TRADEMARK Polartec logo

NON-REGISTERED DESIGN clothing


TRADEMARK company name and logo

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