What Every CEO Should Ask the General Counsel About the Company's Trade Secrets

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What are we doing to protect our company’s trade secrets? And don't tell me we have non-compete and confidentiality agreements in place. Don't tell me we have provisions in our policies and handbooks. Don't tell me about how we have electronic controls to stop employees from downloading files. I expect as much. Rather, tell me what HR and Legal are doing to make sure that protecting our trade secrets is part of the fabric and culture of our firm. What are we doing to ensure that our employees protect our trade secrets not because they have to, but because they want to. What are we doing to make sure our employees believe in our company and our mission? What metrics do we use to gauge our success outside the courtroom (and preferably to keep us out of the courtroom)?

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