Too Long; Didn't Read
If you talk to a corporate <a href="https://hackernoon.com/tagged/patent" target="_blank">patent</a> attorney about why the company files patents, you may hear things about building a defensive portfolio, creating valuable long-term assets, or protecting key developments from exploitation by competitors. But increasingly the top priority of the company regarding <a href="https://hackernoon.com/tagged/ip" target="_blank">IP</a> is “Freedom to Operate”.