- Patents: Patents offer exclusive rights to inventors for a limited time, typically 20 years, to make, use, or sell their invention. Patents are crucial for protecting novel catalytic compounds, processes, and applications. - Trademarks: Trademarks protect brand names, logos, and symbols used to distinguish goods and services. While not directly related to the technical aspects of catalysis, trademarks can protect the branding of catalytic products. - Trade Secrets: Trade secrets encompass confidential information that provides a competitive edge, such as proprietary methods and formulations. Unlike patents, trade secrets do not require public disclosure.
