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How to keep patentable inventions confidential: Contracts, publication clauses and provisional applications
Whether you choose to file a patent application or keep a new invention secret, it’s crucial to take steps to minimise the risks of disclosure. Rose-Marie Ehanno explains how to keep patentable inventions confidential.