Intellectual Property and Copyright Issues in Non-Profit Organizations
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-lg-fr-ens-08
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About the Article
Intellectual property (IP) represents one of the most valuable yet underutilized assets of non-profit organizations. This article analyzes legal frameworks and practical strategies for managing copyright, trademarks, and patents, including international treaties such as the Berne Convention, Madrid Protocol, and Patent Cooperation Treaty. Drawing on diverse organizational examples, it highlights cost-effective approaches for registration, monitoring, licensing, enforcement, and internal policy development, demonstrating how strategic IP management safeguards organizational identity, enhances sustainability, and supports mission-driven impact.
Key Topics
- Intellectual property
- Copyright
- Trademarks
- Patents
- Non-profit governance
- Organizational sustainability
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Intellectual Property and Copyright Issues in Non-Profit Organizations. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-lg-fr-ens-08
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