Trade Secrets As Collateral: A United States Perspective.

Mondaq Business Briefing | February 25, 2008 | Copyright

Article by Scott Lebson1

Traditional intellectual property assets, i.e., those capable of registration with a central governmental authority such as patents, trademarks and copyrights, are particularly valuable because they enable companies to create and hold monopoly power on unique products and services. Key intellectual property rights can provide owners with significant business advantages by allowing, for example, the creation of specialized goods that are capable of generating high profit margins. In fact, the driving force behind many of the mergers and ...

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