The information on this web site is general in nature, and is not intended to constitute legal advice. The information is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up-to-date. This information is not intended as an invitation for an attorney-client relationship. When confronted with a legal issue, always seek the advice of competent legal counsel.

TRADE SECRETS

Broadly speaking, any confidential business information which provides an enterprise a competitive edge may be considered a trade secret. Trade secrets encompass manufacturing or industrial secrets and commercial secrets. The unauthorized use of such information by persons other than the holder is regarded as an unfair practice and a violation of the trade secret. The subject matter of trade secrets is usually defined in broad terms and includes sales methods, distribution methods, consumer profiles, advertising strategies, lists of suppliers and clients, and manufacturing processes. While a final determination of what information constitutes a trade secret will depend on the circumstances of each individual case, clearly unfair practices in respect of secret information include industrial or commercial espionage, breach of contract and breach of confidence.

 

Renner Kenner’s trade secret-related services include:

  • Drafting and Enforcing Confidentiality Agreements
  • Drafting and Enforcing Non-disclosure Agreements
  • Infringement Opinions and Counseling
  • UTSA and DTSA Litigation

 

 

The information on this web site is general in nature, and is not intended to constitute legal advice. The information is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up-to-date. This information is not intended as an invitation for an attorney-client relationship. When confronted with a legal issue, always seek the advice of competent legal counsel.