ISO: the International Organization for Standardization
ISO is an independent, non-governmental international organization. It brings global experts together to agree on the best ways of doing things. Certification can be a useful tool to add credibility by demonstrating that your product or service meets the expectations of your customers. For some industries, certification is a legal or contractual requirement.
ISO Certifications and Intellectual Property
The ISO 56005:2020 standard on Intellectual Property management in the context of innovation provides a structured framework for organizations -especially SMEs- to integrate IP into their innovation management system and align it with their business objectives. It is not a standard designed exclusively for large corporations; rather, it is a guide intended to make the management of intangible assets accessible, systematic, and results-oriented.
The ISO 27002:2022 Control 5.32 ensures organisations comply with intellectual property (IP) rights by implementing policies, tracking software licenses, sourcing software legally, and conducting regular reviews to avoid legal risks and financial penalties.
ISO 56005 - Innovation management — Tools and methods for intellectual property management
First article in the series based on the ISO 56005:2020 standard
Second article in the series based on the ISO 56005:2020 standard
Third article in the series based on ISO 56005:2020