Speaking up is vital

01-02-2012

Özlem Fütman

Speaking up is vital

Many of the problems we face are caused by miscommunication and misunderstanding. Özlem Fütman looks at discrepancies between the Turkish Patent Institute and WIPO, and how to overcome them.

Özlem Fütman looks at discrepancies between the Turkish Patent Institute and World Intellectual Property Organization, and how to overcome them.

We look, but do we see? When we face a problem do we prefer to talk to the other party, or do we act according to our understanding only?

Difficulties that we call ‘problems’ can sometimes be solved easily through effective communication. Business is a big part of our lives and the same principle can be applied to it. Here is a real story from business life about non-communication or miscommunication and how to solve a particular problem in business, particularly in the IP world.


Turkish Patent Institute, WIPO

WIPR