No Trade Secret in Visual Aspects of Software: The Need for Non-Compete Agreements

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A federal appeals court recently ruled that “features and functions” of software programs are not trade secrets, particularly when those with access are not required to sign confidentiality agreements. Because trade secret information cannot be “unseen,” this ruling reinforces the need for owners to have confidentiality provisions in all agreements related to proprietary software.

Originally published in The Licensing Journal on August 17, 2015.

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