Trade Secret Protection

Safeguard Your Confidential Business Information

Protecting Your Competitive Advantage

Trade secrets are among your company's most valuable assets. Unlike patents, trade secrets can provide indefinite protection for confidential business information, as long as proper measures are taken to maintain their secrecy.

Our attorneys help businesses identify, protect, and enforce their trade secret rights. We develop comprehensive strategies to safeguard your proprietary information from competitors and ensure compliance with state and federal trade secret laws.

What Qualifies as a Trade Secret?

  • Customer lists and databases
  • Manufacturing processes and techniques
  • Software algorithms and source code
  • Business strategies and marketing plans
  • Financial information and pricing data
  • Research and development data

Trade Secret vs. Patent

Trade Secrets:

  • No registration required
  • Potentially unlimited duration
  • No public disclosure
  • Lower initial cost

Patents:

  • Registration required
  • 20-year protection term
  • Public disclosure required
  • Stronger enforcement rights

Our Trade Secret Services

Trade Secret Audits

Comprehensive review of your business to identify protectable trade secrets and assess current security measures.

  • Information inventory
  • Risk assessment
  • Protection recommendations

Protection Strategies

Development and implementation of policies and procedures to maintain the confidentiality of your trade secrets.

  • Security protocols
  • Access controls
  • Employee training

Legal Agreements

Drafting and reviewing agreements to protect your confidential information in business relationships.

  • Non-disclosure agreements
  • Employment agreements
  • Non-compete clauses

Trade Secret Enforcement

Misappropriation Claims

When trade secrets are stolen or improperly disclosed, we take swift action to protect your rights and seek appropriate remedies.

  • Cease and desist letters
  • Injunctive relief
  • Damages recovery
  • Federal and state court litigation

Preventive Measures

Proactive steps to prevent trade secret theft and ensure your business is prepared to respond to potential threats.

  • Exit interview procedures
  • Competitor monitoring
  • Forensic investigations
  • Evidence preservation

Protect Your Confidential Information

Don't wait until it's too late. Secure your trade secrets with proper legal protection.

Schedule Trade Secret Consultation Call (732) 444-6303