Protecting Trade Secrets

In the most recent Apple v. Samsung patent lawsuit, Apple was forced to reveal many sensitive and valuable trade secrets. Trade secrets are commercially valuable information that gain their value by being not commonly known. Unlike patents, they may not be protected by registration, but only by taking reasonable steps to maintain their secrecy. In fact, if such steps aren't taken, they lose their legally protected status as trade secrets. This article is filled with practical advice for the protection of valuable trade secrets.

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