What is the defensive strategy of protecting intellectual property?
The defensive strategy consists in protecting one’s intellectual property only to the extent that it is absolutely necessary in order to protect the company from infringements and maintain its competitive position. By securing themselves in this way, entrepreneurs have a basis for raising claims should their exclusive rights be breached, but they do not make claims against other entities. This attitude is the most cost-effective, but it is worth remembering that choosing the right strategy should depend on multiple factors. It is worth discussing each case with a patent attorney to decide which choices will be most beneficial for the company.
