Events in the Starterspace and Blackstone LaunchPad
In engineering innovation and entrepreneurship, deciding whether to patent an invention requires balancing alternatives like trade secrets against key business considerations. This startup skills workshop overviews patenting vs trade secret pros/cons. Key issues: Trade Secrets vs. Patents: When to protect inventions secretly (e.g., Coca-Cola's formula) over patents, assessing reverse-engineering risks, enforcement, and non-compete clauses that may restrict disclosure or mobility. …
Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership