1.  Document and keep copies of all the software, including all preparatory documents, to establish copyright.

2.  Make sure that all employees and contractors sign written agreements transferring all copyright to the employer to ensure ownership of copyright.

3.  Put in place comprehensive license agreements and expressly and clearly claim copyright to keep ownership of copyright.

4.  Keep as much of the key concepts confidential as possible and commercially practicable.

5.  Consider additional intellectual property protections such as registering for patents (for inventions) and trademarks (for brands).

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