Martin A. BaderMadelein M Kleyn2024-06-102024-06-102024-04https://www.alexandria.unisg.ch/handle/20.500.14171/120318This contribution underscores the necessity of a comprehensive approach to innovation protection that leverages both de facto and legal strategies to maintain a competitive edge and capture value effectively. The discussion concludes with a series of actionable recommendations tailored for startups to optimize their management of protection strategies and intellectual property rights (IPRs).ennewspaper article