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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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Restrictive Covenants in Restaurant Ownership Agreements: Enforceability in New York

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Restrictive covenants are critical in restaurant ownership agreements to protect business interests, prevent unfair competition, and safeguard proprietary information. However, in New York, courts scrutinize these clauses to...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Protecting Trade Secrets and Confidential Information in Global Supply Chains: Legal Strategies for Manufacturers

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In the era of globalization, companies are increasingly reliant on complex international supply chains to design, manufacture, and distribute their products. These extended partnerships—with contract manufacturers, component...more

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Severed Knowledge: Negative Trade Secrets Through the Lens of Compartmentalized Memory

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Since the passage of the Defend Trade Secrets Act ("DTSA") in 2016, courts have increasingly addressed the nuance of negative trade secrets—information about what does not work, often referred to as "negative know-how."...more

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Court Denies Beverage Company’s Preliminary Injunction in Trade Secrets Case, Citing Conflicting Evidence

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Protecting trade secrets in the beverage and food industry requires planning and forethought from the outset of product development. Attempting after the fact to plug the holes in the company’s safeguards can be the path to a...more

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Massive Damages in U.S. Trade Secret Cases Signal High Stakes for Businesses

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Recent U.S. trade secret verdicts have demonstrated the extraordinary financial exposure companies face under the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA). Courts have awarded hundreds of millions in damages for misappropriation of...more

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Why Your Employees Are Your Biggest Trade Secret Risk (And What NC Business Owners Can Do About It)

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While external cyber threats make headlines, the reality is that your biggest risk often comes from within. For North Carolina businesses, from tech startups in Durham to manufacturers in Greensboro, understanding how to...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Key Takeaways: Tips for Navigating Trade Secret Misappropriation

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In today's interconnected business environment, protecting trade secrets has become increasingly complex. Companies must navigate threats ranging from employee misconduct to sophisticated nation-state schemes while...more

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Massive $604.9 Million Verdict in Landmark Trade Secret Case

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A California state jury awarded Propel Fuels, Inc. $604.9 million in damages after finding Phillips 66 Company liable for trade secret misappropriation. Propel Fuels, Inc. v. Phillips 66 Co., Case No. 22CV007197 (Cal. Oct....more

Clark Hill PLC

3 key steps before signing a manufacturing NDA in China

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If your company is working with Chinese manufacturers to produce goods or prototypes, you’ve likely encountered a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) along the way. But many companies don’t realize that standard U.S. NDAs are...more

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Tips for Conducting a Trade Secret Assessment with Rob Jensen

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Trade secrets aren’t static. Companies should regularly reassess the status of their trade secrets and make necessary adjustments to ensure they remain protected at all times. In this episode of IP Talk, shareholder Rob...more

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$30 Million Message: Jury Awards Substantial Punitive Damages for Trade Secret Theft

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A nearly decade-long legal battle in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois recently concluded with a significant jury verdict, underscoring the potentially severe consequences of trade secret theft...more

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Don’t Let Your IP Walk Out the Door

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Your employees can be your company’s most valuable asset — but they also represent your greatest vulnerability when it comes to protecting confidential information and intellectual property (IP). To protect confidential...more

Potomac Law Group, PLLC

NDAs with Extras: What You Didn’t Sign Up For

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Anyone who has had even passing exposure to technology companies has dealt with Non-Disclosure Agreements (commonly referred to as "NDAs" in high-tech companies but "CDAs" in pharma/biotech to distinguish them from the other...more

Miller Nash LLP

The Particularities of Trade Secret Identification

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It is not uncommon for employers to discover that a departing employee has downloaded information before walking out the door. But the mere fact that an employee downloaded information does not necessarily mean the...more

Kilpatrick

5 Key Takeaways | Protecting Your IP When People are Coming and Going

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Kilpatrick’s Katie Barton, Nena Bains, and Destiny Williams recently presented a webinar in partnership with the Association of Corporate Council on the topic of “Protecting Your IP When People are Coming and Going.”...more

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Preventing Trade Secret Theft: Proactive Strategies for In-House Counsel

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Ed. Note: This is the last in a series of articles taken from Gavin Parsons' CLE presentation for the North Carolina Bar Association's Antitrust and Complex Business Dispute CLE Program presented on Thursday, January 30,...more

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Joint Development Agreements and Trade Secrets - Sweat the Small Stuff

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Joint development, or “teaming agreements” regularly anticipate one party disclosing trade secret subject matter to its counterparty to facilitate the joint development effort. While most JDAs involve companies with distinct...more

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He Got the MrBeast Blueprint… and a Trade Secret Lawsuit

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Imagine getting your hands on the ultimate creator cheat code — the behind-the-scenes playbook MrBeast uses to dominate YouTube. Now imagine going viral not for using it, but for allegedly walking off with it. That’s exactly...more

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Protecting Trade Secrets in the Life Sciences Industry: 8 Steps to Prevent Corporate Espionage and Theft

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Protecting trade secrets in any business is critical, but the stakes are higher in life sciences. Given the high focus on innovation in the industry, corporate espionage can result in devastating financial and reputational...more

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Spring Cleaning and Tune-up for Your Trade Secret Portfolio: Eight Steps

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Spring has arrived, and in addition to cleaning, it’s a good time to reassess how your company is handling its trade secrets. Far from being static, trade secret innovations, processes, and data evolve over time. Business...more

Conn Maciel Carey LLP

[Webinar] Trade Secrets and Restrictive Covenants: Practical Advice to Safeguard Your Company’s Critical Assets - April 10th,...

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The protection of trade secrets and confidential information is critical to the success of many organizations. Employers must remain vigilant against the growing risk of sensitive information being compromised, especially...more

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Court Rejects DTSA Claim Over Inadequate Efforts to Protect Alleged Trade Secrets

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On March 13, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York dismissed a trade secret misappropriation claim under the Defend Trade Secrets Act (“DTSA”), finding that the employer failed to plead it had...more

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Now May be the Time to Ask Whether Your Non-Profit’s Top Executive Should Have a Contract – 5 Key Considerations

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In a time where headlines are dominated with executive orders and political shake-ups, non-profit boards cannot afford to be distracted from leadership decisions that matter most. Your CEO plays a pivotal role in guiding your...more

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Protecting Trade Secrets: Tips for AI Companies

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AI companies should familiarize themselves with trade secret law to safeguard their innovations. A company does not need to register a trade secret to invoke it in litigation, unlike other IP protections. Trade secrets can...more

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Trade Secrets: What You Should Know From 2024 to Prepare for 2025

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Summary - Trade secrets remain crucial to companies around the world, preserving their most sensitive and valuable information. From energy to healthcare to agriculture, companies in every industry seek to better develop,...more

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