research and development secrecy

Research and development (R&D) secrecy refers to the practice of keeping innovative ideas, processes, or products confidential to protect them from competitors. Companies invest significant resources in R&D to create new technologies or improve existing ones. By maintaining secrecy, they can safeguard their competitive advantage, ensuring that their efforts lead to commercial success without the risk of others copying their work. This can involve using legal protections, like patents, but also includes internal measures to limit information access within the organization, fostering a secure environment where innovation can thrive.