Trade Secrets

A variety of different non-public information can be a trade secret. Provided that information has economic value because it is secret and others cannot legitimately obtain that information, an organization likely has a vested interest in protecting that trade secret....

When you know how to do something better than anybody else, you want to make sure that you keep your edge over the competition – and your trade secrets can become some of the most valuable intellectual property you own. So, how can you protect what you have?...

As a business owner, you are worried about your intellectual property. You’re afraid that employees at your company may compromise the security of this information. You may believe that employees will switch to the competition, taking company secrets with them. You...

As an employer, protecting your business's intellectual property, trade secrets and proprietary information is critical. One essential tool that you can use to your advantage is a nondisclosure clause in your employment contracts. A nondisclosure clause, often called...

Trade secrets are arguably the most confusing of all types of business-related intellectual property. Unlike a trademark, which a company can register, or creative works, which will have a clear publication date and an option for copyright protection, trade secrets...

Your business’s trade secrets were what set it apart. Now, you’re frustrated, because you know that a competitor got ahold of those secrets through one of your employees. You know that you can sue the employee, but what can you do about the information that has been...

Any time an employee leaves a company, leadership can worry about what information he or she may take to the next job. This can be especially concerning if that employee had access to proprietary information. Under these circumstances, securing trade secrets and any...