The best way for the protection of any new software product is the law. First, software manufacturers should apply to obtain the intellectual property patent from the related government apparatus (wisdom wealth bureau) when any of their research or development belongs to their own intellectual property. Besides, software manufacturers have to apply for the international patents in order to be protected by the international laws. For example, Foxconn Electronics Inc. has more than 7,000 patents in the field of coupling industry. Those patents effectively impede potential competitors from entering the market.
Second, software manufacturers have to sign the authorized contracts with their customers. The content should conclude the detail of patent type, authorized method, authorized period, and option money, etc. Not only can software manufacturers earn option money from customers based on the contracts, but they can also request for the penalty if there is any abuse or embezzlement.
Also, software manufacturers must investigate into the software researchers and developers, and sign related security agreement with them. Software manufacturers should be aware of the difference between the patent applicant (software manufacturer) and non-application power person (who develop the software). It can reduce the risk that leaving staff violate the intellectual property right when they enter competitive companies.

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