IP MANAGEMENT TIPS: Proof of the date of existence of a creation: why companies should collect them?

Evidence is considered as any data that can help to verify whether somebody is guilty or not in case of litigation.

In the more specific context of intellectual property, proof of the date of existence of creation has the objective:

📌 to prove the existence and date of the said creation

📌to prove the existence of knowledge and know how attached to their patent

📌 to prove contributions of third party to an innovative project etc.

It is thus important for companies to be able to have proof of the date of existence of their creation, in order to defend their interest in case of litigation.