Proprietary information is typically protected through various legal and organizational measures: - Patents: These provide legal protection for inventions, ensuring that others cannot make, use, or sell the invention without permission. - Trade Secrets: Information that is kept confidential within the organization and is not disclosed to the public. - Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs): Legal contracts that prevent employees, partners, and contractors from disclosing proprietary information. - Copyrights and Trademarks: These provide protection for written and branded materials.
