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Trade Secret or Patent?

The IP Law Blog

Business owners often ask whether they should protect their intellectual property with a trade secret or a patent. A trade secret protects a business’s confidential and proprietary information. A patent protects an invention. The invention must meet several requirements in order to be patentable.

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Patent vs. Trade Secrets: Making the Right Choice

Intepat

In today’s highly competitive business environment, safeguarding intellectual property (IP) is of paramount importance. Organizations must carefully consider to consider these options when protecting their inventions. Trade secrets, while cheaper and without time limits, must be kept confidential.

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Types of Intellectual Property Contracts

Intepat

In today’s business landscape, the significance of intellectual property (IP) assets is on the rise and is becoming increasingly crucial in various sectors. The value of a business is now closely tied to its IP assets, which can be licensed, transferred, or used as capital in a joint venture.

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Trade Secret or Patent?

LexBlog IP

Business owners often ask whether they should protect their intellectual property with a trade secret or a patent. A trade secret protects a business’s confidential and proprietary information. A patent protects an invention. The invention must meet several requirements in order to be patentable.

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Dragons' Den IP Blog - Series 21 Episode 5

Dragons' Den

Innovative ventures and intellectual property set the stage alight on Dragons' Den this week, with a wide variety of businesses seeking investment and advice from the Dragons' experienced judging panel. A 'hair' brained invention, or revolutionary hair and scalp care? We decided to have patents in as many markets as possible.

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What are the intellectual property rights for startups?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) refer to the legal rights granted to individuals or businesses for their creations or inventions. There are several types of IPRs that startups should be aware of: Patents: Patents protect new inventions and grant exclusive rights to the inventor for a limited period.

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IP Protection For Fintech Companies

IIPRD

A robust and substantive IP portfolio does not only protect inventions but, also demonstrates the strength of the innovative business models of companies. Protecting Inventions with Patent Protection of inventions in the concept stage, helps in insuring novelty as the Fintech industry is dynamic in nature.

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