The first question is, are Patents the best solution? The next question should be, is there another way to protect Intellectual Property (IP)? Next question, do you believe Algorithms are IP? What are Algorithm Escrows? Have you ever heard about Trade Secrets?

This session will focus on the above questions and show how to reduce the cost of protecting your IP. Protect your IP almost immediately, with no fundamental government interactions like there are with Patents. The session will cover the best practices around the use of Algorithm Escrows. In addition, the session will give an overview of IP protection available today.

The attendees will take away a better understanding of general protecting IP in the new Century. They will learn about Trade Secrets and using an Algorithm Escrow to protect their IP. In addition, they will have a better understanding between USA rules and other countries.

Target audience: anybody that wants to understand intellectual property protection.