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.
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This past October, Zynga, Inc. (Zynga) filed a complaint against a former employee, Alan Patmore, for misappropriation of trade secrets and breach of written contract. Zynga, Inc. v. Patmore, Docket No.: CGC-12-525099. Zynga...more
A brief overview on trade secrets and how to protect trade secrets....more
Part I: The Employment Agreement/Confidentiality Agreement It is common for a business to maintain information that gives it an edge over its competition. Such information can be as varied as customer lists, supplier...more
Under California law, Civil Code, Section 3426.1(d), trade secrets are defined: “‘Trade secret’ means information, including a formula, pattern, compilation, program, device, method, technique, or process, that: (1)...more
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