How to register a trade secret?
Below we explain how to register a trade secret on enotar.io in a simple, step‑by‑step process. To get started, sign in and purchase credits . Then go to the registration application to begin.
1. Choose a category
The first step is to select the category to which your trade secret belongs.
The available categories include:
- Formulas and Recipes
- Industrial Designs
- Manufacturing Processes and Methods
- Source Code
- Databases
- Business Strategies
- Financial Information
- Government Data
- Startups and Investors
Once you have selected the appropriate category, click “Next” to continue.
Category selection screen on enotar.io
2. Enter the owner’s information
In this step, you must provide the information of the owner of the trade secret. This information is essential for legal and administrative purposes.
You can choose between two options:
- Register on behalf of a company
- Register as an individual
If registering on behalf of a company:
- Company name
- Company identification number
- Country where the company is located
- Country where the trade secret was created
- Full name of the company’s legal representative
Screen to enter company owner information
If registering as an individual:
- Full name of the owner
- Country of residence
- National identification number
Screen to enter personal owner information
Once you have completed this information, click “Next” to continue.
3. Select a file from your device
Select the file containing your trade secret from your device.
Important:
- The file is encrypted locally on your device and is never uploaded to the internet.
- Only the encrypted version is stored, guaranteeing absolute privacy.
- Always store the original file in a safe place.
Click “Next” to continue.
Screen to upload and encrypt trade secret file
4. Enter a reference name
Add a reference name to easily identify your certificate.
Note: Avoid including private or sensitive information in this name.
After entering the reference name, proceed to the final step.
Example screen to enter reference name for your file
5. Review and submit
Carefully review all the information provided.
Remember: once the registration is completed, you will not be able to edit, modify, or delete it.
Review and submit screen
When everything is correct, click “Submit” and then “OK” to confirm.
Done! The registration will begin immediately.
Final confirmation action for registration
Relevant Information
- You can check the status of your registrations on the My Certificates page.
- The process usually takes around 20 minutes. Depending on server traffic, it may be completed faster or take a little longer.
- Once the registration is complete, you can view, download, or share the certificate at any time from your enotar.io account on the My Certificates page.