1. capable of being protected or defended from harm, damage, or loss
2. eligible or qualified to receive legal protection under law
Usage: often used in legal and intellectual property contexts

Examples

• The company argued that its new software design was protectable under copyright law.
• Endangered species are protectable under international wildlife agreements.
• The invention must be novel and non-obvious to be protectable as a patent.
• Personal data is protectable information that requires careful handling.
• The forest ecosystem is protectable through conservation efforts.
• Trade secrets are protectable assets for businesses that maintain confidentiality.