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Trade Secret vs. Patent: Which Protects Your Software Better?
FITTIN analyzes your specific software and recommends the right protection strategy — or a combination — with a clear rationale for your situation.
The Problem
Patents require public disclosure. Trade secrets never expire. Most founders pick the wrong option — or don't know they have a choice.
What You Get
- ✓Head-to-head comparison for your specific product
- ✓What can be protected as a trade secret vs. what needs a patent
- ✓Disclosure risk: what happens when competitors see your code
- ✓Duration and enforcement tradeoffs
- ✓Cost comparison: trade secret protection vs. patent filing
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How It Works
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Describe your software and how it creates value (2 min)
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FITTIN compares both strategies for your specific situation
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Get a clear recommendation with reasoning
FAQ
When is a trade secret better than a patent?
When your innovation is in a process that's hard to reverse-engineer, when you want indefinite protection (patents expire after 20 years), or when you want to avoid public disclosure.
When is a patent better than a trade secret?
When your product is easily reverse-engineerable, when you want to prevent independent invention by others, or when you're building a portfolio for investors or licensing.
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