Is there no way of giving yourself official protection?

Patents give you official protection at the cost of having to reveal how something works.

"This was my reason for not seeking official protection."

It now has official protection as an example of intangible cultural heritage.

Tigers received official protection in 1976, when they numbered a mere 300.

As a result, 37% of the province is now under official protection.

Of course the kei-retsu has official protection from the government concerning the project.

Thus, there is no official protection for citizens who encounter problems.

These ruins would not receive official protection until 1923 when the national monument was established.

It is one of the 78 reserves that are under official protection in the country.