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Intellectual Property

Aug. 9, 2003

Companies Can Protect Assets With a Strong Patent Portfolio

Focus Column Intellectual Property By John Carson, Eric Nelson and Nathaniel Durrance A patent portfolio can be the most effective way for a business to protect its assets and investments. By carving out an exclusive market space for products and creating barriers to entry for competitors, an effective patent portfolio can help deter competition. A patent portfolio also is a valuable asset that can generate revenue through technology-sharing and patent-licensing agreements.

        
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