Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively protect and exploit the intellectual property of a small business. It focuses on identifying and valuing intangible assets, implementing measures to protect and commercialise these assets, as well avoiding the infringement of others’ intellectual property rights.
It applies to individuals who either operate a small business or who are investigating the establishment of a small business. It particularly applies to small businesses that have intangible assets with market value which require protection, and which can be used to improve business performance.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Regulation, Licensing and Risk – Intellectual Property
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 Identify and value intangible assets which are key to small business |
1.1 Identify intangible assets, which are a key to the ongoing success of the small business, through an intellectual property audit 1.2 Research appropriate sources of information and advice for protecting and effectively exploiting the small business’s intangible assets, and seek professional advice when required 1.3 Value intangible assets so they can be incorporated into the business plan and risk assessment strategy |
2 Identify and select types of protection available for intangible assets |
2.1 Identify the types of protection for intangible assets, including registered and unregistered protection 2.2 Identify relevant legislative requirements in relation to the proper use and protection of intangible assets 2.3 Calculate the likely costs, risks and benefits of potential types of protection available 2.4 Assess organisational requirements, and balance costs and benefits to select the most appropriate methods to protect and use intangible assets |
3 Implement appropriate protection for intangible assets |
3.1 Ensure all employees, partners and directors are aware of the importance to the small business of protecting intangible assets 3.2 Implement confidentiality agreements if appropriate with employees and others who might have access to commercially sensitive information 3.3 Search appropriate databases and other resources to determine whether the small business’s intangible assets are original, to avoid infringement of the intangible assets of others 3.4 Follow procedures to protect intangible assets according to the type of protection required, using appropriate intellectual property professionals 3.5 Develop and implement processes for detecting and defending infringements against the small business’s intangible assets 3.6 Monitor the market for possible infringements of protection of intangible assets and take appropriate action if required |
4 Develop and implement processes to avoid infringement of the rights of others |
4.1 Develop and implement processes so the small business does not infringe on others’ intellectual property rights 4.2 Ensure all employees are aware of and understand the importance of avoiding infringing on others’ intellectual property rights |
5 Use and commercialise the small business’s and others’ intangible assets |
5.1 Identify options for exploiting and commercialising own intangible assets 5.2 Identify intellectual property of others that can legally be used by the small business for business advantage 5.3 Identify taxation, accounting and financial reporting requirements for any gains made from commercialisation of intangible assets |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4, 3.2-3.4, 3.6, 5.1- 5.3 |
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Writing |
1.1-1.3, 2.3, 3.1-3.3, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2 |
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Oral Communication |
1.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 4.2 |
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Numeracy |
1.3, 2.3-2.4, 5.3 |
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Navigate the world of work |
2.2, 2.4, 3.2-3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 5.2, 5.3 |
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Interact with others |
1.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 4.2 |
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Get the work done |
1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.3, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 5.1, 5.3 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
BSBIPR405 Protect and use intangible assets in small business |
BSBIPR405A Protect and use intangible assets in small business |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=11ef6853-ceed-4ba7-9d87-4da407e23c10