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Demonstrating ‘reasonable efforts’ to protect digital trade secrets

On behalf of Bilicki Law | Sep 8, 2020 | Trade Secret Protection

A business cannot simply claim a piece of information is a trade secret and expect it to receive applicable legal protections. Instead, the owner of this intellectual property must take steps to meet certain criteria. That includes making “reasonable efforts” to...

E-commerce makes pirated IP a bigger problem

On behalf of Bilicki Law | Jul 31, 2020 | Industry Patents And Infringement, IP Agreements And Transactions, Trade Secret Protection

In today’s digital economy, e-commerce platforms have allowed companies to reach uncharted territory in sales and market share. However, the downside is that it's much easier for counterfeiters to steal and infringe on those intellectual property rights, too. Sadly,...

What makes something a trade secret?

On behalf of Bilicki Law | Jun 9, 2020 | Industry Patents And Infringement, IP Agreements And Transactions, Trade Secret Protection

Successful businesses have their "secret sauce" that helps them thrive. If they want to remain profitable, they must keep those secrets out of the hands of competitors. Numerous laws in the U.S. allow businesses to protect intellectual property. However, some...

Protecting intellectual property in the age of remote work

On behalf of Bilicki Law | Apr 24, 2020 | Trade Secret Protection, Trademarks

The recent pandemic is uprooting American life as we know it. Luckily, since many companies do their work digitally, transitioning to a work-from-home setting is easier than ever before. But with more flexibility comes greater responsibility. That’s because trade...

Drafting vendor agreements that protect IP

On behalf of Bilicki Law | Apr 15, 2020 | IP Agreements And Transactions, Trade Secret Protection

Vendors play a crucial role in all kinds of business projects. In the globalized economy, they can help maintain strong relationships, improve cost efficiency and expand a company's reach in a fast-growing and competitive market. While using vendors comes with...

Challenges manufacturers face when protecting their IP

On behalf of Bilicki Law | Mar 20, 2020 | Trade Secret Protection

Bringing a unique and cutting-edge product to the market helps your business stand out in a sea of competitors. Developing new and valuable intellectual property (IP) presents its own unique challenges, but what about protecting it? Manufacturers everywhere are...

How can you minimize the exposure of confidential information?

On behalf of Bilicki Law | Sep 6, 2019 | Trade Secret Protection

Keeping important information from getting into the wrong hands is imperative to your company's protection and success. While you can monitor who has access to confidential information in order to minimize their exposure, it is also important for your company,...

What are the most frequently asked questions about trade secrets?

On behalf of Bilicki Law | Aug 30, 2019 | Trade Secret Protection

As a business owner or inventor, you may have a lot of questions about trade secrets. Trade secrets refer to the data you prefer to keep hidden from competitors and even some employees. These secrets provide your business with a competitive edge that may be destroyed...

This is the biggest risks for a company’s trade secrets

On behalf of Bilicki Law | Jul 5, 2019 | Trade Secret Protection

The most successful companies all across the globe have one main thing in common; they have secrets. In business, people refer to this as proprietary information. While there are other secrets companies may hang on to that could prove detrimental if released, perhaps...

How can I protect a trade secret?

On behalf of Bilicki Law | Apr 28, 2019 | Trade Secret Protection

While things like patents and trademarks can help you protect certain aspects of your business, trade secrets cannot be registered for protection. That means it's up to you, the business owner, to determine how to safeguard valuable information and prevent it from...

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