protected innovation
[prə-ˈtek-təd ɪ-ˈnä-və-ˌshən]
nounpl: protected innovations
inovação protegida
1. A new invention, product, process, or service that is legally safeguarded against unauthorized use, reproduction, or commercialization through patents, trademarks, copyrights, or trade secrets
The company invested millions in developing a protected innovation that revolutionized renewable energy technology.
A empresa investiu milhões no desenvolvimento de uma inovação protegida que revolucionou a tecnologia de energia renovável.
2. An intellectual creation or technological advancement that benefits from legal protection mechanisms to maintain competitive advantage
Protected innovations are crucial for encouraging research and development in the pharmaceutical industry.
As inovações protegidas são cruciais para incentivar pesquisa e desenvolvimento na indústria farmacêutica.
In Brazil, protected innovations are increasingly important for tech startups in São Paulo and Belo Horizonte. The concept aligns with INPI (Instituto Nacional da Propriedade Industrial) regulations. In the USA, protected innovations drive the competitive advantage in Silicon Valley and are central to venture capital investment decisions. The term reflects the growing emphasis on intellectual property rights in both countries' knowledge-based economies.
Related Idioms & Phrases
patent protection for innovation
safeguarded intellectual property
legally protected breakthrough
proprietary technological advance
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