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title: "IP Insurance vs. Cyber Insurance: What Is the Difference?"
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# IP Insurance vs. Cyber Insurance: What Is the Difference?

Some IP products cover trade-secret claims, but defense and pursuit of a misappropriator may be separate grants.

Some IP products cover trade-secret claims, but defense and pursuit of a misappropriator may be separate grants. The policy must identify the covered rights and activities.

Ask which claims, legal costs, and damages are included. Explain how you protect confidential information, and check exclusions involving employees, contractors, licenses, or prior knowledge.

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## Related Coverage

- [Intellectual property](https://spot.insure/coverage/intellectual-property)
- [Cyber liability](https://spot.insure/coverage/cyber)

## Sources

1. [Intellectual property insurance](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/intellectual-property/). CFC; Opening; Defense; Pursuit of infringers; Contractual indemnity; US-facing product offering. Accessed 2026-09-25.
2. [IP Infringement Insurance Application](https://ipisc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IP-Infringement-Insurance-Application_IPISC_v.2_04_2026.pdf). Intellectual Property Insurance Services Corporation; p.1 specimen request; Section 1 pp.2–4; Defense Section 2 pp.5–6; Enforcement Section 3 pp.7–9. Accessed 2026-09-25.
3. [Cyber Insurance](https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/small-businesses/cybersecurity/cyber-insurance). Federal Trade Commission; First-party coverage; Third-party coverage. Accessed 2026-09-25.

More answers: [Intellectual Property Insurance FAQ](https://spot.insure/insurance-faq/intellectual-property).

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