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“If what you own cannot be protected, you own nothing.” quote by Jack Valenti
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“If what you own cannot be protected, you own nothing.”

Jack Valenti

About This Quote

Source Speech: US Patent Office, 1995

Ownership is meaningless without the ability to protect it.

In simple terms: Protection gives value to ownership.

Key Takeaway

Secure what you own.

Themes

law property security rights

Mood

cautious serious

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • business assets
  • digital data
  • home security
  • patents

Key Concepts

intellectual property personal safety

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you protect intangible assets?
  • What does protection mean in the digital age?
A Different Perspective

Some assets rely on trust, not protection.

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