Businesses rely on more than just software to operate. Intellectual property, proprietary processes, and key agreements all play a critical role. While Software Escrow is well known for protecting source code, Escode provides escrow services for a much broader range of business assets.
From manufacturing formulas to encryption keys, escrow ensures that businesses have continuous access to essential assets—even if a vendor fails, a dispute arises, or unexpected changes occur.
Escrow isn’t just for source code. Many business-critical assets require protection to ensure continuity and mitigate risk. From intellectual property and legal agreements to manufacturing processes and supply chain components, businesses need a structured way to safeguard these essential elements.
Escode, part of NCC Group, provides a secure and independent place to store these valuable assets, ensuring controlled access when required. Below are key areas where escrow can help maintain stability and business continuity.
Protecting innovations and ownership rights.
Who needs it? Tech companies, R&D firms, licensing partners.
Why? Protects patents, trademarks, and copyrights, ensuring controlled access and preventing disputes.
Example: A startup developing AI technology places its proprietary algorithm in escrow, reassuring investors that the technology remains secure even if the company changes ownership.
Securing trade secrets and production methods.
Who needs it? Consumer goods manufacturers, OEMs, pharmaceutical companies.
Why? Ensures trade secrets, formulas, and production techniques remain secure while allowing controlled access when needed.
Example: A cosmetics brand places its product formulation in escrow so contract manufacturers can produce it while ensuring the brand retains full control.
Ensuring continuity in manufacturing and supply chains.
Who needs it? Automotive, aerospace, and electronics manufacturers.
Why? Secures critical designs and agreements, preventing supply chain disruptions.
Example: A car manufacturer places engineering blueprints in escrow to ensure production continuity if a key supplier fails to deliver.
Protecting legal agreements and brand ownership.
Who needs it? Law firms, brands, corporate legal teams.
Why? Protects important contracts, trademarks, and agreements, ensuring secure and verifiable access.
Example: A global brand places its trademark assignments in escrow, ensuring smooth ownership transitions during mergers.
Balancing security and access requirements.
Who needs it? Cybersecurity firms, financial institutions, regulated industries.
Why? Protects encryption keys, ensuring access when legally or operationally required.
Example: A bank stores encryption keys in escrow to comply with financial regulations while maintaining security.
Ensuring fair competition and bid integrity.
Who needs it? Government contractors, construction firms, infrastructure providers.
Why? Keeps bid documents confidential and ensures fair competition in tenders.
Example: A construction company places project bid documents in escrow to prevent tampering and ensure transparency.
Unforeseen challenges—such as vendor insolvency, contract disputes, or supply chain disruptions—can put critical business assets at risk. Escrow provides a structured solution to ensure that key assets remain accessible when they are needed most.
Escode’s escrow services go beyond software, helping businesses protect what matters most.
