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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 -
Maynard Nexsen

Work This Way: A Labor & Employment Law Podcast - Episode 31: Trade Secrets and Protecting Confidential Information with Jennie...

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In this episode, our very own Jennie Cluverius sits down with Tina and Christy for part 1 of an in-depth conversation on how employers can protect their most confidential information from misappropriation. Jennie shares her...more

Fisher Phillips

3 Reminders for Employers Mitigating the Risk of Trade Secret Misappropriation in the Face of Mounting Layoffs

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While economists continue to debate the prospects for a recession, layoffs are impacting employees across the U.S., and not just in the technology sector. Given the greater potential for trade secret misappropriation in the...more

Littler

Steps Employers Can Take Before a Reduction in Force to Help Protect Trade Secrets

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Layoffs are here and with them comes an often-overlooked threat: trade secret misappropriation.  Thousands of tech workers have been laid off over the last year, and 61% of business leaders say their organizations will likely...more

Blank Rome LLP

[Ongoing Program] Hiring from the Competition in a High-Risk, High-Reward Labor Market - January 25th, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm ET

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Join Us for Protecting Trade Secrets & Gaining a Competitive Edge in the Digital Age - Sophisticated Strategies to Protect Critical Assets When Key Employees Depart & Business Relationships Break Down - The protection...more

BakerHostetler

[Podcast] The Emerging New Era for Noncompetes and Trade Secrets: The Defend Trade Secrets Act - Five Years After

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The Defend Trade Secrets Act: Five Years After is episode two of BakerHostetler's six-part series, "The Emerging New Era for Noncompetes and Trade Secrets.”...more

Payne & Fears

Five Policies to Help Avoid “Unforced Errors” By New Hires That May Lead To A Trade Secrets Misappropriation Claim

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Company new hires sometimes commit “unforced errors” when departing one company and joining another, leading to trade secrets disputes with the prior employer that could have been prevented by following basic rules and...more

Epstein Becker & Green

[Webinar] Both Sides of the Coin: Protecting Your Own Workforce and Trade Secrets from Potential Raiders, and Minimizing...

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The nation is beginning to see the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel. Employees who have been working from their kitchen tables for 12 months are starting to look toward greener pastures. Protecting against the risks of...more

Mintz - Intellectual Property Viewpoints

Rules Of Engagement: Minimizing Trade Secret Disputes When Hiring Rival Employees

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When companies consider bringing a new employee on board, the applicant’s prior experience is usually a significant factor in the decision-making process. If the prospective employee is coming from a rival company, ensuring...more

Mintz - Intellectual Property Viewpoints

Workplace Confidential: Preventing Former Employees from Using Your Trade Secrets

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Most trade secret cases involve allegations that a former employee is using a company’s confidential information at a new job or their own business. Given that reality, and the workforce disruptions caused by the coronavirus...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Top 10 Developments and Headlines in Trade Secret, Non-Compete, and Computer Fraud Law for 2019 & 2020

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Continuing our annual tradition, we have compiled our top developments and headlines for 2019 & 2020 in trade secret, non-compete, and computer fraud law. Here’s what you need to know to keep abreast of the ever-changing law...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Securing Against Trade Secret Pitfalls and Dangers Arising From Employee Mobility Situations

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Picture this: Your company is in a highly competitive industry with several leading players heavily supported by major corporate investors and/or venture capital funds. The market is expected to generate potentially hundreds...more

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Worried About Trade Secret Poaching? Check in With Your Third-party Service Providers

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Hiring external contractors is common practice in the fast-paced tech-industry where talent is scarce and in high-demand, but such a practice can expose a company’s most valuable IP to the confidentiality measures, or lack...more

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Tattoo artists’ war over customers sparks lawsuit

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Ever been frustrated by a former employee unfairly using your confidential business information and trying to take your customers? As it turns out, tattoo artists have trade secrets, too. Keith “Bang Bang” McCurdy is the...more

Holland & Knight LLP

The Duty of Confidentiality and the Choice of Law

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The District of Rhode Island answered an interesting question recently: which jurisdiction's law should define the duty of confidentiality owed to an employee's Italian-based former employer? Here, the plaintiff asserted...more

Cozen O'Connor

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

Holland & Knight LLP

HR Toolkit Series, Part 4 - Protecting Proprietary Information and Trade Secrets

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In a recent Holland & Knight webinar, Partners Kara Ariail, Brandon Elledge, and Terry Elling discussed trade secrets and related issues affecting government contractors when employees are hired or leave. In case you missed...more

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4 Tips to Protect Trade Secrets and Confidential Information When Terminating Employees

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Employers may face risks of departing employees, particularly involuntarily terminated employees, taking the employer’s confidential information or trade secrets with them when they leave. ...more

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California District Leads Nation in Trade Secret Litigation

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A recent report from Lex Machina, an IP litigation research company, shows that the United States District Court for the Central District of California had more trade secret lawsuits in the last decade than any other district...more

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Massachusetts Legislature Passes Comprehensive Noncompetition and Trade-Secrets Reform

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The Massachusetts General Court has passed legislation that, if signed by the governor, will comprehensively reform the law governing employee noncompetition agreements and trade-secret misappropriation. If enacted, these...more

Cozen O'Connor

Five Tips for Protecting Your Company’s Trade Secrets

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Protecting your trade secrets and proprietary information is a vital part of your business. Every company needs to have policies and agreements in place to prevent employees from stealing property, and wrongfully soliciting...more

Littler

UK Adopts New Trade Secret Regulations: Are Your Trade Secrets Protected?

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Imagine you’ve just found out that one of your ex-employees has joined a competitor and has shared your most important trade secret with them. What legal protection do you have?...more

Fisher Phillips

Web Exclusive - May 2018: The Top 14 Labor And Employment Law Stories

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

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Don’t Worry, Your Secret is Safe With Me

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Many defendants attempt to defend claims for trade secret misappropriation by claiming that they never used or disclosed the information in question. Based on a recent ruling by a federal district court in New York, however,...more

Ward and Smith, P.A.

Protecting Important Assets of your Growing Business: The Value of Non-Compete Agreements and Trade Secret Protection

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You have a great idea for a product or service and dream of putting that idea to work by starting a business. Once your dream has become reality, however, and your business starts to grow, it will not be successful for very...more

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California Jury Punishes Former Employees for Unfair Play-Only Lawful Competition is Sacrosanct!

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Notwithstanding California's strong public policy in favor of lawful competitive behavior, California employees' duty of loyalty to their current employer reigns supreme. A violation of that duty can lead to costly jury...more

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