A trade secret is any information used in one's business
that derives independent economic value from not being generally
known. Unlike patents, trade secrets are protected indefinitely for
as long as they remain a secret. Due in part to the enactment of
the Defend Trade Secrets Act in May 2016, trade secrets are becoming an
increasingly attractive form of intellectual property for
businesses hoping to protect their innovations.
This White
Paper summarizes and explains recent noteworthy decisions
in trade secret law. Each of these decisions has meaningful
implications for trade secret owners, defendants, and practitioners
alike.
Read the full White Paper.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.