Workshop by Christian Kunz on the occasion of the ISIS) seminar on May 27, 2024 entitled "Data, know-how and innovation: the capital of the start-up"
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view in original language (German)MedTrack AG is a startup in the healthcare industry that is developing a mobile app to help patients manage their medication schedules. The app collects and processes personal health data as well as other personal data. MedTrack plans to offer its services throughout Switzerland.
The startup must ensure that it acts in accordance with the Swiss Data Protection Act (DSG) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Users’ health data is particularly sensitive.
TechInnovate GmbH is a young startup that develops innovative software for energy management. The startup possesses valuable technical know-how that is not patented but is classified as a trade secret.
There are concerns that former employees could use this know-how to develop competing products or move to other companies in the industry.
CleanEnergy Solutions AG is a Swiss startup that has developed a novel technology for generating energy from renewable sources. The technology promises a significantly more efficient use of solar energy.
The startup is facing the decision of whether to patent its innovation. The technology has been kept internal so far, and management is unsure whether filing a patent application is the best strategy for securing their invention.
