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29 June 2022Jurisdiction reportsPaul J Sutton

Patents vs NDAs: often a difficult choice

Lay and professional people often do not appreciate how their uses may very well alter the outcome of business negotiations. The following example of a common scenario is presented to illustrate elements in monetising patent and IP rights. It will be obvious— and no surprise to the reader—that large companies will often have the upper hand.

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