The protection of know-how basically concerns innovative features which are protected and, if need be, used in secrecy.

The protection granted by a patent requires the invention to be published, while the protection of know-how requires its remaining secret. As a result, the circulation of know-how – even if unauthorised – and risks can be limited and reduced through contractual agreements.

Once again, Jacobacci has extensive and specific experience in this area from the evaluation of procedures and company assets to the drafting of tailor-made contacts and instruments of protection and control.