November 1994 (Revised January 2006)
Background Note
HBS Case Collection

An Introduction to Patents and Trade Secrets

Format:Print
| Pages:10

Abstract

Provides an overview of patent and trade secret protection. Also discusses the legal processes through which intellectual property is protected and litigated.

Keywords

Patents; Intellectual Property

Citation

Lerner, Josh. "An Introduction to Patents and Trade Secrets." Harvard Business School Background Note 295-062, November 1994. (Revised January 2006.)

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