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A Trade Secret is any information, not generally known or easily ascertainable, by which an enterprise develops an economic advantage over competitors or customers. In order to maintain trade secrets'... more +
A Trade Secret is any information, not generally known or easily ascertainable, by which an enterprise develops an economic advantage over competitors or customers. In order to maintain trade secrets' protected legal status, enterprises must make reasonable efforts to keep the information secret and prevent unnecessary disclosure.  Trade Secrets may include processes, formulas, methods, designs, patterns, et cetera.   less -
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Trade Secrets Protection: Some Common Sense and an Ounce of Prevention Is Worth a Pound of Cure

Given the dire consequences a company can face once a valuable trade secret goes out the door, corporate executives need to understand what their trade secrets are as well as how to protect them. Under the law, a trade secret...more

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Normalizing the Abnormal—Protecting Trade Secrets in a Post-COVID-19 World

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On April 16, 2020, the White House issued its “Guidelines for Opening Up America Again,” and several states have begun a slow process of emerging from the shutdown....more

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Protecting Your Trade Secrets: Implementing an Effective Exit Protocol

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We have previously posted on HR Headaches about the practical steps employers can take to protect their company’s trade secrets. ...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Your Employee is Leaving…. How Do You Safeguard Your Company’s IP?

It is a fact: employees leave. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average worker currently holds ten different jobs before age forty. Because employee transitions are inevitable, businesses must prepare to...more

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We Traced The Trade Secret Leak … It’s Coming From Inside The Business

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Protecting trade secrets from employee theft requires more than using an NDA when onboarding new employees. If businesses want to protect their confidential information, they need to take a cradle-to-grave...more

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Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 Heading to White House: What You Should Know Now

Congress has finally passed the anticipated Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA). The bill, which is now on its way to the White House and is expected to be signed by President Obama, will be effective immediately once it...more

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Protecting Company Relationships and Information Upon an Employee Departure

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Learn how your company can prepare to act quickly and strategically to protect important relationships, information and trade secrets at the time that a key employee leaves. This webinar will review the latest developments in...more

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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Trade Secret Disputes and Employment Risks

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In today’s post, we have answered some of the most frequent and significant questions that we are asked about trade secret disputes and employment risks. 1. Could you provide a brief snapshot of current trends in...more

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Mingling Employee Smartphone and Company Work Product Can be Dangerous

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Many people will receive new smartphones as presents this month. Think carefully as an employer before allowing your employees to mingle work and pleasure on the same phone....more

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Social Media: Protecting Trade Secrets and Proprietary Information

The ability of employees to steal trade secrets, reveal customer lists, and expose proprietary business information with the press of a button is frightening. In over 85 percent of trade-secret cases, the alleged...more

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