11.   But just as the human body diverts blood to vital organs during physical trauma, so should companies protect their core businesses and critical functions.

12.   By borrowing now, companies can protect against any increase in benchmark government bond yields in the weeks ahead.

13.   By filing for protection under the bankruptcy laws, the company protects its assets -- cash, buildings, equipment -- from creditors.

14.   Credit card companies will protect you if the goods you bought are broken, wrong or never arrive.

15.   He vowed, though, that the company would protect its territorial rights.

16.   How is the company protecting itself from becoming a takeover target?

17.   In July, NAB said that the mortgage company had not protected itself adequately against the flurry of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year.

18.   In the meantime, companies are protecting a single product with multiple patents and using a variety of strategies.

19.   James D. Kole, an attorney who specializes in intellectual property and cybersquatting litigation, has some suggestions on how a company can protect its domain name.

20.   Last summer, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled companies can protect themselves if they have a meaningful system to handle complaints.